Dec. 07, 2018
Over 100 participants at the 2nd Workshop Centre for Molecular Water Science (CMWS)
More than 100 participants attended the 2nd workshop for preparing the new 'Centre for Molecular Water Science (CMWS)' at DESY on 4-5 December 2018. During this workshop experts from ...
Dec. 03, 2018
Journal designated Martin Beye an "Emerging Leader"
DESY junior research group leader Martin Beye has been identified by the Editorial Board of Journal of Physics as one of the most exciting researchers in his generation in the field of ...
Nov. 16, 2018
X-ray fluorescence imaging could open up new diagnostic possibilities in medicine
Using gold to track down diseases
Nov. 15, 2018
First LEAPS plenary meeting at DESY
Synchrotron radiation source SESAME welcomed as associated partner
Nov. 15, 2018
High-pressure experiments reveal new forms of a silica
Crystal surprise
Nov. 09, 2018
Innovative experimental scheme can create mirror molecules
A new path through the looking-glass
Nov. 07, 2018
Helmholtz Doctoral Prize 2018 for Oleg Gorobtsov
For his outstanding doctoral thesis on coherent X-ray scattering methods, Oleg Gorobtsov from the DESY photon science research division was awarded the Helmholtz Doctoral Prize 2018. In his ...
Nov. 05, 2018
When is a laser a real laser?
Photon statistics matter
Oct. 26, 2018
New technique enables spatial separation of peptide structures
Milestone on the way of direct imaging of single biomolecules
Oct. 23, 2018
Saša Bajt elected Fellow of the Optical Society
DESY Photon Science group leader honoured for her outstanding contributions to EUV- and X-ray optics
Oct. 19, 2018
Extremely small magnetic nanostructures with invisibility cloak imaged at PETRA III
Future Data Storage Technology
Oct. 18, 2018
Single particle imaging without symmetry constraints at XFELs
Workflow for puzzle solving in 3D
Oct. 17, 2018
Polish Synchrotron Radiation Society Award for the best publication
Saša Bajt's team distinguished for innovative X-ray lenses
Oct. 12, 2018
Modified optical centrifuge has potential to open up new ways for the study of superrotors
Novel corkscrew-laser technique can send molecules spinning rapidly about a selected axis
Oct. 10, 2018
“Quantum boiling” reveals relativity in atoms
X-ray experiments show impact on atomic structure
Oct. 09, 2018
Hot aluminum etches smooth nano-holes in semiconductors
Study of promising technique for nanostructuring finds surprising properties
Oct. 02, 2018
First experiments at Europe's new X-ray laser reveal unknown structure of antibiotics killer
DESY-led international collaboration obtains first scientific results from European XFEL
Sep. 24, 2018
Silicon in a state of shock
Scientists investigate the reaction of silicon to rapid compression with a new experimental geometry
Sep. 14, 2018
X-rays reveal L-shape of scaffolding protein
Structural biologists discover unexpected results at PETRA III
Sep. 07, 2018
Shining a new light on biological cells
Combined X-ray and fluorescence microscope reveals unseen molecular details
Aug. 06, 2018
Microscopy Today Innovation Award for Saša Bajt and colleagues
High numerical aperture and high efficiency X-ray
lenses
Aug. 01, 2018
Novel liquid jet nozzle for high repetition diffraction experiments at free-electron lasers
Rapid sample delivery for megahertz serial crystallography
Jul. 26, 2018
What’s causing the voltage fade in Lithium-rich NMC cathode materials for batteries?
Insights into cathode material for rechargeable batteries
Jul. 20, 2018
International Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena attracted 500 participants
UP2018 took place in Hamburg
Jul. 17, 2018
High-pressure experiments allow the spread of seismic waves to be observed in the mineral ferropericlase
Earthquake in the laboratory
Jun. 28, 2018
Scientists image millions of nerve cells with the help of PETRA III
Map for the cerebellum
Jun. 15, 2018
DESY and European XFEL will host the prestigious SRI2021 conference in Hamburg
The SRI will return to Hamburg after nearly 40 years
Jun. 06, 2018
New insight into the transition zone of the Earth’s interior
Phase relations studies enhanced by new high-pressure techniques
Jun. 04, 2018
Low dose X-Ray speckle spectroscopy reveals dynamics in liquids
Measurement of radiation sensitive ionic liquids
May. 30, 2018
Experiment proves different chemical reactivity of para- and ortho-water
Water is not simply water
May. 16, 2018
Worlds strongest bio-material outperforms steel and spider silk
Novel method transfers superior nanoscale mechanics to macroscopic fibres
May. 16, 2018
Worlds fastest water heater - 100,000 degrees in 0.000 000 000 000 075 seconds
Scientists explore exotic state of liquid with X-ray laser
May. 09, 2018
X-ray laser opens new view on Alzheimer proteins
Graphene enables structural analysis of naturally occurring amyloids
May. 02, 2018
Freeze-framing nanosecond movements of nanoparticles
New method for monitoring fast movements by hard X-ray lasers
Apr. 13, 2018
High-energy X-ray method promises 3D images of intact biological cells
Novel microscope concept can reduce radiation dose a thousand-fold
Apr. 03, 2018
Pocket accelerator combines four functions in one device
Scientists create “Swiss army knife” for electron beams
Mar. 26, 2018
Edges and corners increase efficiency of catalytic converters
X-rays reveal oxide islands on noble metal nanoparticles
Mar. 14, 2018
High-temperature study at PETRA III opens view on movements in the mantle of the Earth
Researchers discover previously unmeasured deformation mechanism in mineral ferropericlase
Mar. 05, 2018
Max von Laue Prize for Elena Bykova
DESY scientist Elena Bykova has been awarded the Max von Laue Prize 2018 by the German Crystallographic Society. The prize was presented on Monday, at the society’s annual conference in ...
Mar. 01, 2018
"Trends in water research" - Research Course and international Symposium at DESY
More than 140 participants attended the 17th DESY Research Course and the international DESY Symposium on water research this week. The symposium took place for the first ...
Feb. 26, 2018
Metal offers improved method of making graphene
Nickel wraps itself in ultrathin carbon mantle
Feb. 09, 2018
X-ray spot on fillet of pork
Stress makes meat bland and dry
Feb. 08, 2018
X-ray experiments reveal exact details of self-catalysed growth for the first time
Scientists observe nanowires as they grow
Feb. 06, 2018
Liquid crystal molecules form nano rings
Quantised self-assembly enables design of materials with novel properties
Jan. 01, 2018
Deep insights from diamonds
Gemstones reveal oxidation processes in the interior of the Earth
Jan. 25, 2018
1200 participants at the annual meeting for users
Record number of attendees at the joint DESY and European XFEL event
Jan. 16, 2018
Scientists decipher key principle behind reaction of metalloenzymes
So-called pre-distorted states accelerate photochemical reactions too
