With Oppenheimer’s vision as their guiding light, Los Alamos quickly became a crucible of scientific brilliance, attracting luminaries such as Norris Bradbury, Richard Feynman, and Hans Bethe.

Los Alamos National Laboratory released its annual Economic Impact Report detailing spending during fiscal year 2024, which ended Sept. 30. With an annual budget of $5.24 billion, the Laboratory is a ...