A new type of accelerator structure could make particle accelerators 10 times smaller, increasing their power density. The technology uses terahertz radiation to boost particle energies, allowing for shorter accelerator lengths.
Researchers studied a single battery cathode particle's surface and interior to understand how chemical changes affect each other. They discovered variations in cracking and degradation across the particle, which can impact its ability to store and release energy.
Researchers have discovered strong evidence of quantum fluctuations near a quantum critical point in a copper oxide material, which could lead to new understanding of high-temperature superconductivity. The study used RIXS to map out phonon vibrations and observed unexpectedly strong charge order excitations at the QCP.
Auralee Edelen's work uses machine learning to streamline particle accelerator operations, while Wai Ling Wu explores mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology. The Panofsky Fellowship provides funding for five years of research.
Researchers found that a key protein used by the varicella zoster virus to initiate infection does not operate as previously thought. The immune system can prevent infection by attacking a spot on the protein in an unexpected place, according to the study.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory are utilizing X-ray synchrotrons to better understand the properties of materials involved in purifying salty or contaminated water. This fine-scale understanding can lead to the design of new materials for desalination and mitigation of fouling, addressing a pressing global issue.
The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has successfully produced its first X-ray beam using the upgraded LCLS-II facility, demonstrating significant advancements in X-ray technology. The new undulators offer dramatic new capabilities, including precise control of X-ray beams and unprecedented repetition rates.
Researchers at SLAC and Stanford discovered that water exposure can round particles, opening up active sites in palladium-platinum nanoparticles. Larger particles are more active due to their shape change during reactions.
Scientists have created a detailed map of the GABAB receptor, revealing its structure and new details of how it moves from inactive to active state. This discovery could help better understand GABA receptors and design better drugs to treat conditions like addiction and psychosis.
A new microscopy technique has pinpointed the locations of individual proteins within bacterial cells, revealing their precise positions and interactions. The technique, called CIASM, combines fluorescent imaging with cryogenic electron tomography to produce high-resolution images of molecules in their cellular neighborhoods.
Scientists created a scaled-down shock wave in the lab, mimicking supernova remnants. The study found that turbulent electromagnetic fields within the shock boost electron speeds, allowing particles to escape and gain even more speed.
Researchers have simultaneously captured the movements of electrons and nuclei in a molecule after it was excited with light, revealing both sides of the story in a single experiment. This marks the first time this has been done with ultrafast electron diffraction.
Researchers use X-ray laser to observe water molecules flowing through the oxygen-evolving complex of Photosystem II, shedding light on a key step in oxygen production. The study provides new insights into how protein and water molecules work together to produce breathable oxygen.
Researchers have developed a way to study liquid silicates at extreme conditions, providing clues about the Earth's origin story and the formation of rocky planets. The study may lead to a better understanding of the planet's early molten days and potentially unlock secrets of exoplanets.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory discovered a way to separate electron spin and orbital states in a manganese oxide-based quantum material. This breakthrough could lead to the development of orbitronic devices that operate significantly faster than current spintronic devices.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory used computer vision and X-ray tomography data to understand how nickel-manganese-cobalt cathodes degrade over time. They found that particles detaching from the carbon matrix contribute significantly to battery decline, contradicting previous assumptions about making smaller particle...
Researchers have seen the initial step in light-driven chemical reactions, where a molecule's electron cloud balloons out before atomic nuclei respond. This direct observation paves the way for studying chemical bonds forming and breaking in real-time.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have developed a new tool using machine learning to streamline accelerator tuning, reducing the time spent on this task by three to five times. The new algorithm combines human knowledge with the speed and efficiency of 'smart' computer programs.
Researchers have found a connection between the size and structure of galaxies and dark matter halos, using observations of faint galaxies around the Milky Way. They also discovered more evidence for the existence of Large Magellanic Cloud satellite galaxies, predicting an additional 150 or more very faint satellites awaiting discovery.
Scientists have developed a novel way to manipulate complex oxide materials by creating super-thin, flexible membranes and applying gentle heat to melt glue. This technique allowed them to stretch the material up to 8% and flip its electronic states from insulator to conductor and back again.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have discovered a giant cavity in a protein that transports a wide range of molecules, including vitamin B12 and antibiotics, into the bacterial cell. The discovery could lead to new ways to treat tuberculosis, but further studies are needed to understand the protein's capabilities.
Researchers use SLAC's X-ray laser to film iodine molecules reacting to two photons of light, capturing detailed snapshots of atomic vibrations and unexpected phenomena. The technique yields new insights into molecular behavior and fills a gap in previous methods.
Researchers develop a new terahertz radiation technique to study atomic behavior, enabling faster and more accurate measurements of ultrafast processes. The method uses synchronized electron bunches and terahertz pulses to reduce timing jitter, allowing scientists to observe fundamental chemical reactions.
Scientists use a cheap technique to mimic neutrinos colliding with ice, detecting radar echoes that carry information about high-energy particles. The method could eventually allow researchers to expand the energy reach of IceCube without breaking the bank.
Researchers studied green fluorescent protein to understand how electric fields impact its twisting motion. They found that tuning the chromophore's electronic properties can significantly alter this process. This discovery could lead to developing light-sensitive proteins for biological imaging and optogenetics.
Researchers developed Q-scores to assess true resolution at every point in cryo-EM maps, enabling accurate interpretation of atomic models. The approach validated on large molecules, achieving high-resolution maps close to 1.75 angstroms, and demonstrates improved confidence in molecular interpretations.
Researchers used an X-ray laser to study iron carbenes' behavior when exposed to light. They found that the molecule can respond in two ways, with electrons flowing into devices only about 60% of the time.
Researchers have discovered a new class of unconventional superconductors that exhibit a surprising 3D metallic state, unlike cuprates. This finding sheds light on how superconductivity arises and opens new directions for experiments and theoretical studies.
Researchers discovered a correlation between the unresolved gamma-ray background and matter distribution in the distant universe, suggesting that dark matter could be a source of the faint cosmic glow. The study used data from the Dark Energy Survey and Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope to analyze the correlation.
Researchers have uncovered the nucleation process behind microbial shells' formation, revealing the role of protein building blocks and their interaction with environments. The study could help scientists design self-assembling nanostructures for various tasks.
Researchers discovered an abrupt shift in electron behavior in high-temperature superconductors, revealing a 'strange metal' state with collective electrons. This finding challenges existing theories and opens new avenues for exploration.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have invented a method called XLEAP to observe electron movements in chemical processes that take place in billionths of a billionth of a second. This technology will provide sharp views of electrons, driving crucial aspects of life and enabling breakthrough studies.
Computer simulations have yielded a more accurate picture of strange metals and their connection to high-temperature superconductivity. The study reveals that changing temperature or electron flow can flip the material between a superconductive state and a strange metal state, shedding light on this phenomenon.
Researchers have developed a cheap catalyst that can generate hydrogen gas for hours in a commercial device, offering a potential solution to reduce the cost of producing this important industrial chemical. The catalyst, based on cobalt phosphide nanoparticles, was tested in a commercial electrolyzer and operated well over 1,700 hours.
Researchers successfully simulated high-temperature superconductivity in cuprate materials using the Hubbard model, a decades-old representation of electron behavior. The study suggests that tweaking electron hopping patterns can toggle superconductivity on and off, offering a promising step towards producing controlled superconductors.
The EXO-200 collaboration has established some of the strongest limits yet for neutrinoless double beta decay and two-neutrino double beta decay of xenon-136. This research sets the stage for future experiments that will search for the hypothetical process, which would confirm that neutrinos are their own antiparticles.
SUNCAT researchers have made significant breakthroughs in converting CO2 into chemicals, fuels, and plastics using electrochemical reduction. By increasing the surface area of copper-based catalysts, they've improved selectivity and efficiency, offering a potential solution to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have made the first nickel oxide material that exhibits clear superconducting properties. The discovery is significant as it opens up new possibilities for high-temperature superconductors, which could revolutionize electronic devices and power transmission.
Researchers at SLAC used X-rays to observe fluctuations in charge density waves, discovering a universal dynamical scaling law that reveals the slow diffusion of a syrup-like behavior. Another study found two types of hidden arrangements, making a new link between charge stripes and high-temperature superconductivity.
Researchers have developed a 'Trojan horse' technique to produce intense electron beams, potentially shrinking future accelerators by 100-1,000 times. This could lead to brighter X-ray lasers and enhanced scientific capabilities.
Scientists have taken first images of carbon dioxide molecules within a MOF, revealing the guest-host relationship and expansion of the cage as CO2 enters. This breakthrough using cryo-EM imaging demonstrates unprecedented insights into MOF chemistry and potential for separating gases.
Researchers have detected chemical traces of red pigment in a 3 million-year-old fossilized mouse, which was dressed in brown to reddish fur on its back and sides. This breakthrough study uses X-ray spectroscopy and multiple imaging techniques to reveal the delicate chemical signature of pigments in ancient organisms.
The study reveals that both melatonin receptors contain narrow channels allowing melatonin to pass through, blocking serotonin. This knowledge enables the design of safer and more effective drugs to target specific receptors, such as MT1, which has been challenging to develop.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have made the first high-definition 'movie' of ring-shaped molecules breaking open in response to light. The results provide high-resolution details of the reaction, showing how bonds break and atoms jiggle around for extended periods of time.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have developed a novel compact antenna that can enable mobile communication in situations where conventional radios fail. The device emits low-frequency radiation with wavelengths of tens to hundreds of miles, allowing it to penetrate environments that block radio waves.
Researchers at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory found that twisted magnetic field lines in black holes create the most powerful particle accelerators in the universe. This process can accelerate electrons and protons to extreme energies, resulting in cosmic rays with unprecedented powers.
Researchers at SLAC and Stanford are developing accelerator-based technology to reduce the side effects of cancer radiation therapy by vastly shrinking its duration. The goal is to blast cancer cells quickly, reducing the chance that radiation will hit and damage healthy tissue around tumors, making radiation therapy more precise.
Scientists capture four stable states of photosynthesis and fleeting steps in between, revealing the process of oxygen production. The results provide a detailed view of Photosystem II, a key protein complex responsible for splitting water and producing oxygen.
X-ray experiments reveal complex pathways lithium ions take through a common battery material, contradicting long-held assumptions. This discovery could lead to improved battery design and longer-lasting batteries.
Researchers created an atomic movie of molecule reactions, revealing how light stretches bonds to a point of no return. The observation could lead to better understanding of life processes like photosynthesis and vision.