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    Diamond and Johnson Matthey invest in world-class materials characterisation

    Diamond and Johnson Matthey invest in world-class materials characterisation Dec 19, 2023

    New collaboration agreement with Johnson Matthey to strengthen links between the UK’s national synchrotrons and industry.

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    Possible first ever synchrotron-based analysis of asteroid Bennu to be performed at Diamond by scientists from the Natural History Museum

    Possible first ever synchrotron-based analysis of asteroid Bennu to be performed at Diamond by scientists from the Natural History Museum Dec 14, 2023

    These measurements may reveal insights into the origins of life in our solar system

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    Recreation of ancient seawater reveals which nutrients shaped the evolution of early life

    Recreation of ancient seawater reveals which nutrients shaped the evolution of early life Nov 14, 2023

    Collaborative research from the University of Capetown, University of Oxford and Diamond Light Source using B18

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    Celebrating ground-breaking science on World Science Day

    Celebrating ground-breaking science on World Science Day Nov 10, 2023

    Two new examples of synchrotron science helping to solve 21st century challenges

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    Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day: Cross-disciplinary centre to benefit Diamond Light Source users

    Celebrating Ada Lovelace Day: Cross-disciplinary centre to benefit Diamond Light Source users Oct 10, 2023

    Highlighting Diamond's collaboration with the Ada Lovelace Centre

  • news
    Diamond Light Source analysing extraterrestrial samples from Earth... and beyond

    Diamond Light Source analysing extraterrestrial samples from Earth... and beyond Oct 6, 2023

    Celebrating World Space Week with a look at our Planetary Sciences

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    Funding for Diamond-II approved

    Funding for Diamond-II approved Sep 6, 2023

    The full approval is part of a major investment drive in cutting-edge facilities to keep Diamond at the forefront of discovery

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    Harmful environmental impact of microplastics adsorbing Zinc Oxide from sunscreens and microbeads from cleansers indicated

    Harmful environmental impact of microplastics adsorbing Zinc Oxide from sunscreens and microbeads from cleansers indicated Aug 17, 2023

    Study reveals worrying environmental implications for fish and other aquatic organisms in the food chain

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    New CEO appointed for the UK’s national synchrotron, Diamond Light Source

    New CEO appointed for the UK’s national synchrotron, Diamond Light Source Aug 9, 2023

    Professor Gianluigi Botton has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Diamond

  • news
    Unique HeXI project completes Conceptual Design Review and commences final Technical Design

    Unique HeXI project completes Conceptual Design Review and commences final Technical Design Aug 7, 2023

    A world-first instrument (HeXI) combining the power of electron diffraction with X-ray beamline expertise is being built by a team at Diamond

  • news
    Nature’s kitchen – how a chemical reaction used by cooks helped create life on Earth

    Nature’s kitchen – how a chemical reaction used by cooks helped create life on Earth Aug 2, 2023

    A chemical process used in the browning of food to give it its distinct smell and taste is probably happening deep in the oceans, where it helped ...

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    New paper highlights how synchrotrons are accelerating dental research to help combat the adverse impact of caries on global health

    New paper highlights how synchrotrons are accelerating dental research to help combat the adverse impact of caries on global health Jul 21, 2023

    A great example of a multi-disciplinary approach on one research topic using beamlines spread over four different science groups at Diamond

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    Breakthrough Research shows the potential for generative AI to accelerate the development of new antivirals

    Breakthrough Research shows the potential for generative AI to accelerate the development of new antivirals Jun 29, 2023

    A new study with collaborators from IBM, Oxford University and Diamond offers new possibilities to speed up the drug discovery process

  • news
    Lessons from nature – how a Moths invisibility cloak could lead to bio-inspired sound absorbers

    Lessons from nature – how a Moths invisibility cloak could lead to bio-inspired sound absorbers Jun 23, 2023

    Researchers from University of Bristol have uncovered how moths create a powerful stealth cloak preventing detection by biosonar using I13

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    UK Space Agency funding to boost propulsion, imaging and solar technologies

    UK Space Agency funding to boost propulsion, imaging and solar technologies Jun 22, 2023

    Collaborative project with Durham University and Diamond Light Source amongst those awarded funding

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    An award for services to science

    An award for services to science Jun 17, 2023

    Dr Martin Walsh, Life Sciences Deputy Director at Diamond, has been named to the Honours' list, and will receive an OBE

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    New study could help unlock ‘game-changing’ batteries for electric vehicles and aviation

    New study could help unlock ‘game-changing’ batteries for electric vehicles and aviation Jun 9, 2023

    • Researchers used a high-resolution imaging method at the I13-2 beamline of Diamond Light Source to visualise batteries in unprecedented detail ...

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    I21 User honoured with Forbes 30 under 30 accolade

    I21 User honoured with Forbes 30 under 30 accolade May 12, 2023

    Using our I21 RIXS beamline to identify unique energy storage mechanisms whichcould deliver improvements in Na-ion cathode materials

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    Tuberculosis breakthrough should lead to a new range of anti-TB inhibitors

    Tuberculosis breakthrough should lead to a new range of anti-TB inhibitors Apr 20, 2023

    This new research using multiple beamlines at Diamond will support further development of much-needed additional treatment options against TB

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    Faraday Institution announces new investment into six key battery research projects

    Faraday Institution announces new investment into six key battery research projects Apr 5, 2023

    The Solid-state Batteries (SOLBAT) project in collaboration with Diamond named as one of the funded projects

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