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Big Ideas Lab

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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Your exploration inside Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Hear untold stories, meet boundary-pushing pioneers and get unparalleled access to groundbreaking science and technology. From national security challenges to computing revolutions, discover the innovations that are shaping tomorrow, today.

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Scientists are simulating cyber attacks and system failures on real-world energy infrastructure - without ever putting the actual grid at risk.

This is Skyfall at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.

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Recent Guests

Dario Gil
Department of Energy Undersecretary for Science and Director of the Genesis Mission
U.S. Department of Energy / Genesis Mission
Episode: Genesis Mission
Lori Diachin
Principal Deputy for Computing at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Episode: Genesis Mission
Colin Ponce
Computer scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Episode: Skyfall
Vaibhav Donde
Associate Program Leader for Energy Infrastructure Modernization in the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience Program at Lawrence Livermore
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Episode: Skyfall
Nate Gleason
Program leader for the Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience Program at Lawrence Livermore
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Episode: Skyfall
Ricky Chau
execution lead at Jasper
Jasper Project, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Episode: JASPER
David Bober
team lead for Jasper
Jasper Project, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Episode: JASPER
Neil Holmes
Episode: JASPER
Aaron Fisher
Director/Project lead directing HPC for EI initiatives
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Episode: HPC4EI

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
  • THE BEST

    Wow. Just wow. I have never heard such complex science be explained so clear and comprehensive. GREAT podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lol dads🦮🦮
    United States2 months ago
  • Podcast

    Podcast is great! I find all these topics very interesting and they are very well explained! Narraters voice is great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Owen_powell
    United States3 months ago
  • Great production

    Love the production on these podcasts. It’s really well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nittanylion47
    United States3 months ago
  • Big Ideas Lab review

    Great podcast. Very interesting and keeps you engaged!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike E P
    United States3 months ago
  • Super interesting

    I am blown away to get an inside glimpse of as place that absolutely devours questions about everything and spits out answers. Such a noble quest. The world is a much better place with LLL IN IT.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cddkc
    United States4 months ago

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The show centers on cutting-edge science and national- lab innovation, with a focus on how artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and advanced diagnostics are accelerating discovery and securing critical infrastructure. Episodes explore real-world deployments, governance and data practices, workforce evolution, and cross-institution collaboration—ranging from cyber-physical defense to fusion, materials science, and industrial partnerships. The tone tends to blend technical depth with accessible storytelling, often featuring lab leadership and project leads who illuminate both the science and the strategic impact for national security, energy, and industry. A notable strength is the ability to connect high-stakes research to ta... more

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6. Ricky Chau
7. David Bober
8. Neil Holmes

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