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07 April 2026 · Research Highlight

Decoding ancient clay at PETRA III

In a joint study, researchers from the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) at the University of Hamburg and DESY Photon Science analysed artefacts from two local collections in a non-destructive ...

27 March 2026

DESY's future project PETRA IV wins over the German Science Council

An expert opinion published today by the German Science Council ('Wissenschaftsrat' WR) highlights the exceptional relevance of the large-scale research facility for Germany and Europe. The highly positive ...

25 March 2026 · Research Highlight

Observing core-shell nanoparticles under catalytic reaction conditions

Methane, a potent greenhouse gas with a global warming potential 30 times higher than CO₂, poses both environmental challenges and energy opportunities. Catalysts that efficiently convert methane ...

11 March 2026 · Research Highlight

When carbon and nitrogen meet under pressure

When it comes to the chemical elements, few are simultaneously as ubiquitous and necessary as carbon and nitrogen. They form the backbone of life, they enable many catalytic processes used in industry, they ...