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Two-dimensional (2D) materials are of particular interest to scientists, as they offer many potential applications thanks to unique electronic properties linked to quantum effects, such as “charge (...)

When polarized light is directed at a material, it interacts with the material depending on chemical and magnetic properties of the latter. The scattered light creates a diffraction pattern that (...)

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is a major public health issue. The quantification of antibiotic accumulation is a crucial parameter that determines the antibiotics’ activity and is useful for the (...)

The 300 keV cryo-electron microscope (cryo-EM) installation at SOLEIL has just been completed and is now available to scientists who have applied through a call for proposals. The first user team (...)

Polyoxometalates (POMs) are a fascinating class of metal-oxo* clusters known for their versatile applications in catalysis, energy storage, and environmental applications. Despite their promise, many (...)

A team led by palaeontologists at Imperial College London, in collaboration with scientists from IPANEMA Institute and PSICHÉ beamline, revealed the 3D anatomy of ~430-million-year-old marine fossils (...)

Post-mining management in France is a critical concern due to the potential impact of historical mining activities on environmental quality. In lakes and rivers, solid matters which continuously (...)

SOLEIL Synchrotron staff wishes you a very happy new year!

Explaining his work as a scientist at the synchrotron, sharing how he uses X-rays... On Monday, November 25, 2024, Sufal Swaraj, a scientist on the HERMES beamline, kicked off the "SOLEIL Ambassadors" (...)

Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) are valued for advantages over silicon solar cells, including flexibility, low costs, and light weight. However, halogenated solvents used in their production pose (...)

Iron deficiency is the leading cause of anemia, affecting around 25 % of the world’s population. Developing new foods naturally rich in iron from their ingredients is a promising approach to remedy (...)

Archaeological excavations carried out between 2022 and 2024 at the site of the former Porte Madeleine hospital in Orléans by the Archaeological Service of the City of Orléans uncovered a previously (...)