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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.

October 7, 2020  ·  5 min read
Illustration of molecular Ferris wheel moving protons
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...

October 12, 2020  ·  5 min read
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A new approach boosts lithium-ion battery efficiency and puts out fires, too

Adding polymers and fireproofing to a battery’s current collectors makes it lighter, safer and about 20% more efficient.

October 15, 2020  ·  4 min read
Conceptual illustration of advantages of redesigned current collector.
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Slideshow: 2020 SSRL/LCLS Users’ Meeting

The annual conference for scientists who conduct research at SLAC’s light sources engaged more than 1,700 researchers in talks, workshops and discussions.

October 16, 2020  ·  1 min read
2020 SSRL/LCLS Users' Meeting
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Elisa Biasin receives 2020 LCLS Young Investigator Award for ultrafast X-ray science

The early-career award honors a promising leader in X-ray free-electron laser research.

October 20, 2020  ·  4 min read
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SLAC researchers join effort to make plastic more recyclable

Scientists at the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource will study plastics and biologically-motivated processes that break them down in hopes of finding more efficient ways...

October 28, 2020  ·  3 min read
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The LaserNetUS high-power laser consortium, including SLAC, receives $18 million from the U.S. Department of Energy

The initiative will give scientists more access to powerful lasers at universities and labs.

October 28, 2020  ·  3 min read
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Identifying COVID-19 antibodies for potential treatments

Images reveal how some antibodies may block SARS-CoV-2 infection.

October 29, 2020  ·  3 min read
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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.

November 4, 2020  ·  3 min read
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Researchers search uncharted waters to find a better data-storage material

Most new materials are discovered near the proverbial shore. Now, scientists deploy artificial intelligence and high-throughput experimental techniques to search previously uncharted waters to...

November 24, 2020  ·  5 min read
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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...

November 23, 2020  ·  4 min read
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Shapeshifting proteins provide electrons safe passage during photosynthesis

The results of a new scientific study reveal how photosynthetic reaction centers adapt to make light-driven reactions more efficient.

December 4, 2020  ·  3 min read
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