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‘Brighter Than A Billion Suns’: SLAC Studies Featured in TEDx Talk
Paleontologist Phil Manning describes the “Imaging Life on Earth” project at TEDxCharleston.
Peek Behind the Scenes at SLAC's Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource
During a recent shutdown, engineers installed new beamline technology and a 3-D virtual tour captured rare views of the synchrotron’s interior.
Scientists Gather for Annual SLAC Users’ Conference
The event drew more than 400 participants, with workshops and presentations focusing on collaborations and new technology at SLAC’s light sources.
X-rays Reveal Artistry in an Ancient Vase
Beams of X-rays uncover surprising techniques in the creation of art on ancient Greek pottery.
Trevor Petach Receives 2016 Klein Award
Award honors accomplishments in condensed matter physics and electrochemistry at SSRL.
Q&A: Postdocs Encourage Middle-schoolers to 'Embrace the Unknown'
SLAC postdoctoral scholars recently participated in Tech Trek program to engage in a lively discussion with middle-schoolers.
In Bird Feathers, Scientists Find Hints About Color of Extinct Animals
The discovery is one of the first steps towards mapping hues of fossilized species.
SLAC’s X-ray Laser Glimpses How Electrons Dance with Atomic Nuclei in Materials
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 superconductors.
SLAC to Play Key Role in $30 Million DOE Effort to Improve Solar Module Materials
The goal of the DuraMat consortium is to make solar modules last longer, and thus drive down the cost of solar energy.
Makoto Hashimoto Receives Lytle Award for Contributions to High-temperature Superconductor Research
The award honors his work on a world-class experimental station at SLAC's Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource.
