Los Alamos Laboratory, officially known as the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), is a research facility located in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Established during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project, its primary mission was to develop atomic weapons. Today, it focuses on a wide range of scientific research, including national security, energy, and environmental science. The laboratory is known for its advanced research in fields such as nuclear physics, materials science, and biomedical research. It employs thousands of scientists and engineers and collaborates with various institutions to address complex challenges facing the nation and the world.