Approximately 1,700 scientists visit SSRL annually to conduct experiments in broad disciplines including life sciences, materials, environmental science, and accelerator physics. Science highlights featured here and in our monthly newsletter, Headlines, increase the visibility of user science as well as the important contribution of SSRL in facilitating basic and applied scientific research. Many of these scientific highlights have been included in reports to funding agencies and have been picked up by other media. Users are strongly encouraged to contact us when exciting results are about to be published. We can work with users and the SLAC Office of Communication to develop the story and to communicate user research findings to a much broader audience.
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A New Link between Human and Bacterial Signaling Machineries
Sensor proteins that detect bacteria and viruses are key players of the human immune system.
Nanoscale Morphological and Chemical Changes of High Voltage Lithium-Manganese Rich NMC Composite Cathodes with Cycling
Responsible, eco-friendly and sustainable use of energy is one of the biggest challenges in today’s world. Current rates of energy consumption demand the development of efficient ways to store energy, for instance in safe and durable rechargeable batteries. However, repeated charge cycles degrade batteries over time, eventually leading to their failure.
Mass-selected Nanoparticles of PtxY as Model Catalysts for Oxygen Electroreduction
Polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), which electrochemically transform hydrogen and oxygen into water, hold the promise to generate electricity in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner and could, one day, replace batteries in zero-emission vehicles.
Architectures of Whole-module and Bimodular Proteins from 6-Deoxyerythronolide B Synthase
Many organisms produce chemicals known as secondary metabolites that are not directly vital for survival but often play important roles in the organisms’ defense against other species. Due to their wide range of medically relevant properties, these compounds are also of great interest to humankind.
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We can work with users and the SLAC Office of Communication to develop the story and to communicate user research findings to a much broader audience.