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Mapping melatonin receptors
A better understanding of how these receptors work could lead to better therapeutics for sleep disorders, cancer and Type 2 diabetes
melatonin
Capturing the behavior of single-atom catalysts
Scientists precisely control where single-atom catalysts sit on their support structures
SLAC celebrates 10 years of LCLS
More than 300 gathered for a symposium to celebrate the history and future of the pioneering X-ray laser
group photo from LCLS 10-year anniversary symposium
Now playing: 'molecular movie' in HD
High-speed 'electron camera' provides first direct look at how atoms move when ring-shaped molecule breaks apart
Molecular Movie in HD Art

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In brief: watching molecules split in real time
A new method could be used to look at chemical reactions that other techniques can’t catch, for instance in catalysis, photovoltaics, peptide and combustion research.
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A day in the life of a midnight beam master
In SLAC’s accelerator control room, shift lead Ben Ripman and a team of operators fine-tune X-ray...
Ben Ripman headshot
SLAC develops novel compact antenna for communicating where radios fail
The 4-inch-tall device could be used in portable transmitters for rescue missions and other...
Over-horizon communication
10 ways SLAC’s X-ray laser has transformed science
In the decade since LCLS produced its first light, it has pushed boundaries in countless areas of...
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This four-inch antenna could let you text from deep underground
Engadget
Wicked fast data transport
Forbes
Magnets: How do they stop working?
Ars Technica
Topological quantum materials switch up a gear
Physics World
Black hole jets can act as particle accelerators in distant galaxies
Astronomy
Single-beam laser becomes multi-beam laser by kicking electrons
Ars Technica

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