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SSRL is a pioneering synchrotron radiation facility known for outstanding science, technological innovation and user support. It provides extremely bright X-rays that scientists use for a wide range of research that probes matter on the scales of atoms and molecules.

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The discovery is one of the first steps towards mapping hues of fossilized species.

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Understanding how a material’s electrons interact with vibrations of its nuclear lattice could help design and control novel materials, from solar cells to high-temperature...

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The goal of the DuraMat consortium is to make solar modules last longer, and thus drive down the cost of solar energy.

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The award honors his work on a world-class experimental station at SLAC's Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource.

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The discovery could make water splitting, a key step in a number of clean energy technologies, cheaper and more efficient.

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Liu acknowledged for wide-ranging work in energy materials, catalysis, carbon sequestration, material in extreme conditions and scientific big data mining.

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Merging two powerful 3-D X-ray techniques, researchers revealed new details of a process known as metal poisoning that clogs the pores of catalyst particles...

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The study could help develop ways to safely transport radioactive actinium through the body to target tumor cells.

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The Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL), a directorate of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, is an Office of Science User...
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The White House announced $50 million in funding for ‘Battery500’, a five year effort, as part of a package of initiatives to accelerate adoption...

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Scientists are using plasma to create electronic sensors that will track the health of astronauts.

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The goal: Develop high-tech coatings that make the detector’s mirrors less “noisy”.