Science highlights
Neutrons and muons provide extraordinary insights into the microscopic structure and dynamics of matter and materials, allowing researchers to tackle challenges across many scientific domains. Browse the science highlights from LENS members to find out more.
Designing toothpastes that are kinder to gums
Key ingredients in toothpastes and mouthwashes can occasionally act as irritants to the inside of the mouth. By looking at...
Elusive carbonic acid: it really exists!
The existence of carbonic acid has long been the subject of debate: theoretically real, but practically impossible to detect.
Energy-saving gas turbines from the 3D printer
3D printing has opened up a completely new range of possibilities, including for example production of turbine buckets. However, the...
Engineered disorder
A study using neutrons at the MLZ suggests that developing a solid electrolyte, while intentionally leaving the material disordered, will...
Enzyme-based detergents and the nanostructure of cellulose fibres
Danish company, Novozymes, is a world leader in the industrial production of enzymes for a range of applications, including laundry...
Exotic magnetic phase could put next-generation computing on an upward spiral
Experimental evidence of rare magnetic behaviour in LiYbO2 will help to open the door to a new family of materials...
Exploring engine components to develop more durable, fuel-efficient lubricants
Infineum UK Ltd and Finden Ltd, in collaboration, have taken advantage of the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s (STFC) ISIS...
Exploring Salty Water Structure to Understand Carbon Sequestration in Deep Aquifers
Researchers combine neutron diffraction experiments and simulations to study NaCl solutions under extreme conditions.
From Contrast Agents to Drug Delivery: Research with Neutrons Enables Advances in Biomedical Research
Biocompatible iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) offer great potential for biomedical applications, both in terms of imaging and therapy. More rapid...
Graphene’s magic in a magnet
Using advanced neutron scattering, researchers have probed the magnetic band structures in a crystal of chromium tribromide, revealing a complex...
Grimy windows could be harbouring toxic pollutants
Dirty windows can harbour potentially harmful pollutants under protective films of fatty acids from cooking emissions – and these can...
How crumpling helmets protected Samurai warriors from bullets
Microstructural details obtained from neutron diffraction experiments indicate that a 17th century kabuto protected its wearer from firearms in a...