Los Alamos National Security, LLC (LANS) is a private company that manages and operates the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in New Mexico. Established in 2006, LANS is responsible for conducting scientific research and development in various fields, including national security, energy, and environmental science. The laboratory plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and reliability of the United States nuclear stockpile. LANS collaborates with government agencies, universities, and private industry to advance scientific knowledge and address complex challenges facing the nation and the world.