A team at Graz University of Technology has solved the puzzle of MOF thin film structure using advanced diffraction techniques and computational modeling. They found that prototypical Cu(bdc) thin films are not porous as expected, but instead densely packed with additional hydroxide groups.
SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Functional Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 2, 2026
Researchers developed a new approach to compressing X-ray imaging data in real time, achieving compression ratios exceeding 8,000 times. This method operates directly on high-throughput data streams and preserves scientific information, enabling real-time operation at high data rates.
SourceRIKEN·JournalJournal of Synchrotron Radiation·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 3, 2026
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Researchers developed a bespoke aluminum alloy specifically tailored to survive and thrive in 3D printing. The new material produces components with significantly higher strength and lower internal stress than current industry standards.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateMar 25, 2026
A new foot-and-mouth disease vaccine developed by Diamond Light Source is projected to deliver over $1.3 billion in annual benefits, transforming global livestock resilience. The vaccine's unique features, including heat stability and scalability, make it a game-changer for farmers worldwide.
Scientists have characterized lipid nanoparticles' internal shape and structure, which correlates with how well they deliver therapeutic cargo. The research provides a blueprint for engineering more effective RNA therapies by matching LNP designs to specific therapies and tissues.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science·JournalNature Biotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 23, 2025
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A team of scientists mapped the magnetic domains on a giant magnetofossil and found that it could sense tiny variations in the Earth's magnetic field, enabling navigation. The discovery suggests that ancient marine organisms may have used a biological compass system.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 20, 2025
Scientists at Tohoku University discovered that chromium selenide transforms into a magnetic material when reduced to atomically thin layers, challenging previous theoretical predictions. The research opens new possibilities for spintronics applications and could lead to faster, smaller, and more efficient electronic components.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 8, 2025
A team of international researchers successfully controlled the quantum states of matter at ultrafast time scales and its chemical properties with extreme precision using light in the extreme ultraviolet. The technique was demonstrated on helium atoms, enabling the enhancement of selected quantum processes while suppressing others.
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A research team from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg observed how sediment particles align during deposition in real-time using state-of-the-art technology. They found that clay particles adopt a certain orientation very early on, contradicting a common hypothesis about the alignment of clay particles.
SourceMartin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeObservational study·DateDec 2, 2024
Researchers use high-energy synchrotron X-ray to study spatter dynamics during LPBF, revealing links between vapour depression shape and spatter interactions. The study proposes strategies to minimize defects, improving the surface quality of LPBF-manufactured parts.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateAug 27, 2024
Scientists develop X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy technique to analyze complex fluctuations in soft matter nanoparticles. This method allows determining transport coefficient, essential for understanding soft matter's flow properties and behavior over time.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 8, 2024
Scientists have developed a new technique that leverages X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to create unique 'fingerprints' of materials. These fingerprints can be analyzed by neural networks to yield new information about material behavior under stress and relaxation.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateJul 16, 2024
Researchers developed a new method to identify altermagnets using X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) and theoretically predicted its fingerprint. The approach was successfully applied to manganese telluride (α-MnTe), revealing the material's hidden fingerprint of altermagnetism, which could accelerate spintronics applications.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 14, 2024
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A team of researchers used state-of-the-art imaging techniques to study lithium-ion battery cells. They identified macroscopic deformations in the copper current collector due to local accumulations of silicon during electrode manufacturing. The defects compromise cell structure and functioning when agglomerates exceed 50 microns in size.
SourceInstitut Laue-Langevin·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 14, 2024
Researchers develop innovative treatment to alleviate deleterious effects of hyperkalemia, a disease affecting 350 million people worldwide. The new mineral-based therapy uses ion transfer to flush excess potassium from the body, offering a safer alternative to existing treatments.
SourceNatural History Museum of Los Angeles County·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 26, 2024
The event aims to gather young researchers to discuss opportunities offered by advanced experimental synchrotron techniques available at Sirius. The School will feature lectures, poster sessions, and guided tours, taught by experts in the field.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·DateMar 26, 2024
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Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and Texas A&M University have successfully powered a nuclear clock using X-ray beams. The development is a significant milestone in realizing the long-held potential of a scandium-45 nuclear clock.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateNov 16, 2023
Researchers have successfully characterized a single atom using X-ray beams, detecting its elemental type and chemical properties. This breakthrough could revolutionize fields like quantum information technology, environmental science, and medical research by enabling the study of individual atoms.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateJun 7, 2023
Researchers have discovered the formation and decay process of solvated dielectrons for the first time, using ammonia droplets containing a sodium atom. The process involves one electron migrating to solvent molecules while the other is ejected, with potential applications in reducing agents and chemical reactions.
SourceUniversity of Freiburg·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2023
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A team of researchers from NIST, UW-Madison, and Argonne National Laboratory identified key compositions that enable consistent 3D-printing of 17-4 PH stainless steel with favorable properties. The new findings could help producers cut costs and increase manufacturing flexibility.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalAdditive Manufacturing·DateSep 22, 2022
A team of scientists developed a board game, Diamond: The Game, to inspire secondary school students to consider STEM careers. Players experience the reality of working in scientific research and collaboration is emphasized as key to modern science.
SourceDiamond Light Source·JournalResearch for All·TypeObservational study·DateJun 29, 2022
Phycocyanin, a natural food colorant, loses its hue when exposed to acidified beverages. Cornell researchers stabilized the protein using X-ray beams, allowing it to retain its vibrant blue color. The study provides insights into the molecular structure of phycocyanin and its interaction with light.
SourceCornell University·JournalBiomacromolecules·DateDec 2, 2021
Researchers used a new X-ray technique to capture detailed images of lung vessels affected by COVID-19. The study revealed that severe infection causes 'shunting' of blood between oxygenated and nutrient-rich systems, leading to reduced oxygenation.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalNature Methods·DateNov 4, 2021
Researchers from Germany and Spain successfully create a uniform two-dimensional material with exotic ferromagnetic behavior known as easy-plane magnetism. This discovery opens up new possibilities for spintronics, a technology that uses magnetic moments instead of electrical charges.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 1, 2021
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The FinEstBeAMS beamline at the MAX IV Laboratory in Sweden has conducted its first scientific experiments, studying the electronic structure of three ionic liquids. The research aims to understand the properties of ionic liquids for their application potential in supercapacitors.
SourceEstonian Research Council·JournalJournal of Molecular Liquids·DateNov 15, 2019
Physicists demonstrate electrically readable antiferromagnetic materials for ultra-fast logic applications. Antiferromagnets show superior properties over ferromagnets.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 25, 2019
Researchers create pulse picking technique to enable users to select individual x-ray pulses on demand for high-resolution time-of-flight spectrometers. This allows for more precise band structure examinations in materials science.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 30, 2014
Using full color synchrotron light has increased the clarity of biological samples and sped up imaging by a 60-fold increase, opening avenues for medical research, drug development, and advanced materials engineering. This breakthrough enables more precise nanoscale analysis.
SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalNature Photonics·DateJun 30, 2011
The new device would deliver more precise and less costly proton radiation to cancerous tumors with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue. The Brookhaven scientists are seeking industrial partners to license and commercialize the technology.
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G-Line is a world-class facility dedicated to Cornell research and education in technology, biology, and materials science. The facility features three new hutches for graduate students conducting experiments with X-ray beams.
The use of high-powered synchrotron X-ray sources and advanced detectors has significantly progressed protein structure calculation. Novel technologies like Energy Recovery Linacs (ERLs) will enable unprecedented brilliance in X-ray beams, opening new avenues for scientific exploration.
The new SPEAR3 facility at Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Laboratory offers cutting-edge x-ray science capabilities, including higher resolution and brightness for studying smaller objects. Researchers can utilize the facility to advance fields like structural biology, materials science, and chemistry.
SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·DateJan 30, 2004
The award recognizes the researchers' contributions to developing a viable alternative to neutrons for studying magnetic structure in rare earths and actinides. Resonant magnetic x-ray scattering complements neutron magnetic scattering, opening new possibilities for research in condensed matter physics.
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