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  • The role of superstructure in first-cycle voltage loss in Li-ion batteries

    The role of superstructure in first-cycle voltage loss in Li-ion batteries Dec 9, 2019

    The first paper from I21, published in Nature, uses Synchrotron science to signpost a new direction for cathode material discovery.

  • Designer enzymes on the way

    Designer enzymes on the way Nov 12, 2019

    A team from Cape Town have recently published the first high-resolution cryo-electron microscopy (EM) paper to originate from Africa.

  • DNA SOS: Understanding DNA signaling pathways

    DNA SOS: Understanding DNA signaling pathways Nov 8, 2019

    Macromolecular crystallography offers important insights into an ancient family of enzymes.

  • A new target for malaria research

    A new target for malaria research Sep 26, 2019

    Macromolecular crystallography on I24 shines a light on a new way to target the malaria parasite

  • New structure for human flu virus protein

    New structure for human flu virus protein Sep 5, 2019

    The structure shows how the protein works and provides a new drug target

  • Bigger is better for bumblebee eyes

    Bigger is better for bumblebee eyes Aug 29, 2019

    X-ray microtomography at Diamond generates 3D images of bumblebee eyes and explores effect of size on vision.

  • Cryo-EM structures show how vertical single β-barrel viruses manage self-assembly

    Cryo-EM structures show how vertical single β-barrel viruses manage self-assembly Jul 24, 2019

    Examining extremophiles can tell us about the nature of early life on Earth, using eBIC

  • Direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using TS-1 supported catalysts

    Direct synthesis of hydrogen peroxide using TS-1 supported catalysts Jul 12, 2019

    A new route to hydrogen peroxide synthesis is the first step towards its in situ production.

  • After the flood: Investigating vanadium geochemistry following a mine tailings dam failure

    After the flood: Investigating vanadium geochemistry following a mine tailings dam failure Jul 3, 2019

    XANES tracks the fate of an emerging contaminant released into a river environment

  • Feeling the strain: shear effects in magnetoelectric switching

    Feeling the strain: shear effects in magnetoelectric switching Jun 18, 2019

    Diamond uncovers unexpected complexity that may aid magnetoelectric data storage devices

  • Potassium hunting on protein factories

    Potassium hunting on protein factories Jun 7, 2019

    Amazing insights into the elusive potassium ions on bacterial ribosomes.

  • How stained glass can help in the battle against superbugs

    How stained glass can help in the battle against superbugs May 30, 2019

    Ancient skills meet cutting edge technology in the battle against antibiotic resistance.

  • A novel synchrotron technique for studying diffusion in solids

    A novel synchrotron technique for studying diffusion in solids May 23, 2019

    Bragg coherent diffraction imaging (BCDI) offers insights for nanoparticle synthesis

  • Synchrotron techniques allow geologists to study the surface of Mars

    Synchrotron techniques allow geologists to study the surface of Mars May 3, 2019

    State-of-the-art imaging uncovers the exciting life history of an unusual Mars meteorite

  • From dust to diamonds: Studying the geological carbon cycle

    From dust to diamonds: Studying the geological carbon cycle Apr 24, 2019

    A team of experimental geoscientists from the University of Bristol has used I15 to recreate the extreme conditions in Earth’s mantle to study the ...

  • Demonstrating a weak topological insulator in bismuth iodide

    Demonstrating a weak topological insulator in bismuth iodide Apr 18, 2019

    Topological insulators are one of the most exciting discoveries of the 21st century. This research shows how synchrotron techniques can provide ...

  • Understanding the viruses that kill cancer cells

    Understanding the viruses that kill cancer cells Apr 12, 2019

    Research at Diamond is helping to understand the viruses that kill cancer to help find better treatments.

  • Imaging dendrite growth in zinc-air batteries

    Imaging dendrite growth in zinc-air batteries Mar 29, 2019

    SXCT captures unprecedented detail of dendrite formation, growth and dissolution.

  • X-ray fluorescence sheds light on the growth patterns of extinct hyaena

    X-ray fluorescence sheds light on the growth patterns of extinct hyaena Mar 15, 2019

    A novel synchrotron technique examines growth patterns in fossil bones.

  • Diamond brings us a step closer to early detection of multiple sclerosis

    Diamond brings us a step closer to early detection of multiple sclerosis Mar 8, 2019

    Synchrotron techniques identify the critical conditions that alter myelin structure

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