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January 12, 2021
News Feature
Sulfur plays a role in the ocean’s carbon cycle, new study finds
The results suggest a possible feedback that could help trap carbon in the ocean’s low-oxygen zones, but the impact on climate change remains unclear.
Scientists watch from a ship deck as a sample is hauled in from the ocean.
January 5, 2021
News Feature
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Stanford single-dose nanoparticle vaccine for COVID-19
Researchers at Stanford are working to develop a single-dose vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 that could potentially be stored at room temperature.
The ferritin nanoparticle, shown with red center and six blue spikes.
December 18, 2020
News Feature
Scientists get the most realistic view yet of a coronavirus spike’s protein structure
The study, done on a mild-mannered relative of the virus that causes COVID-19, paves the way for seeing more clearly how spike proteins initiate infections, with an eye to preventing and treating them.
Illustration of a coronavirus spike
December 14, 2020
News Feature
During COVID-19, SLAC experiments continue with the help of remote technology
The lab’s X-ray laser recently joined other facilities in making remote science possible from any corner of the world, a trend that will likely continue into the future.
Remote experiments in the control room at LCLS
November 23, 2020
News Feature
Scientists blast iron with powerful X-rays, then watch its electrons rearrange
A better understanding of how this happens could help researchers hone future electronic measurements and offer insights into how X-rays interact with matter on ultrafast time scales.
Image - Artist's rendering of two laser beams striking sample.
November 4, 2020
News Brief
SLAC, Stanford to host national service center for cryo-ET sample preparation
The center complements other NIH centers at SLAC and elsewhere that broaden access to this cutting-edge technology for biomedical research.
Cryo-EM images of yeast cells with contents highlighted
October 29, 2020
News Brief
Identifying COVID-19 antibodies for potential treatments
Images reveal how some antibodies may block SARS-CoV-2 infection.
A rendering of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
October 12, 2020
Press Release
SLAC starts up new facility to revolutionize particle accelerators
FACET-II will pave the way for a future generation of particle colliders and powerful light sources, opening avenues in high-energy physics, medicine, and materials, biological and energy science.
FACET II
October 7, 2020
News Feature
First detailed look at how a molecular Ferris wheel delivers protons to cellular factories
No human cell can function without these tiny machines, which cause disease when they go haywire and offer potential targets for therapeutic drugs.
Illustration of molecular Ferris wheel moving protons
September 24, 2020
News Feature
Faced with pandemic shortages, researchers combine heat and humidity to disinfect N95 masks for reuse
They found that gently heating N95 masks in high relative humidity could inactivate SARS-CoV-2 virus trapped within the masks, without degrading the masks’ performance.
Medical workers donning personal protective equipment

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