21 November 2025 · Research Highlight

X-rays help uncover source of degraded green pigment in old paintings

An international team of researchers have found what triggers degradation in one of the most popular pigments used by renowned 19th and 20th century painters. Using a multi-method approach, including advanced ...

20 November 2025 · Research Highlight

Shape-shifting peptide

What do the Blue Mountains tree frog and Alzheimer’s patients have in common? Not much at first sight – but there is one special form of protein structure that plays a crucial role for both. These protein ...

06 November 2025

DESY Photon Science scientists receive prestigious ERC Synergy Grants

Synergies abound: Six scientists from DESY have been awarded the highly competitive European Research Council (ERC) Synergy Grants for two ambitious research programmes. These grants are among the most ...

05 November 2025 · Research Highlight

Preventing dangerous short circuits in lithium batteries

Dendrites are considered the most dangerous destroyers of lithium batteries — tiny metal structures that can cause short circuits. In the worst case, they can cause batteries to burn or explode. An ...

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