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This surprising finding has potentially broad implications, from X-ray imaging of single particles to fusion research.

Wrapping silicon anode particles in custom-fit graphene cages could solve two major obstacles to using silicon in high-capacity lithium ion batteries.

Illustration of silicon particles with and without graphene cages
News Feature · VIA Symmetry Magazine

Our Imperfect Vacuum

The emptiest parts of the universe aren’t so empty after all.

News Feature · VIA SLAC Flickr

MFX First Light

For the first time in three years, LCLS has added a new instrument to its set of experimental stations. See photos of the brand new MFX hutch, LCLS’s seventh instrument.

News Feature · VIA Symmetry Magazine

Is the Neutrino its Own Antiparticle?

The mysterious particle could hold the key to why matter won out over antimatter in the early universe.

Analyzing the motion of X-ray sources could help researchers identify dark matter signals.

News Feature · VIA Symmetry Magazine

Exploring the Dark Universe with Supercomputers

Next-generation telescopic surveys will work hand-in-hand with supercomputers to study the nature of dark energy.

Menlo Park, Calif.

Stanford researchers have developed the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools. The research was supported by SLAC.

He is being honored for the development of theories that help researchers better understand nature’s fundamental particles and forces.

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