Detecting osteoarthritis before patients need joint replacement
USask research suggests imaging technique currently available only at synchrotrons could one day be used in clinical setting
USask research suggests imaging technique currently available only at synchrotrons could one day be used in clinical setting
Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University find industrial-strength adsorbents soak up lanthanum from contaminated water
Working with industry partner Mosaic, researchers from University of Adelaide find lowering fertilizer pH increases solubility, availability of zinc.
UManitoba researchers use synchrotron light to determine optimal particle size for milling chickpeas, lentils, beans, and peas
Water released by permafrost contains uranium, arsenic in levels unsafe for drinking
UBC researchers deepen our understanding of how bacterium breaks down dietary fibre
U of T team develops promising new form of antibiotic that makes bacterial cells self-destruct
Waterloo researchers show selenium isotopes are good gauge of clean-up efforts
Research by McGill's Kalle Gehring lab could pave way for new treatments for this incurable, degenerative disease
Unique glue made of mineral that oyster arranges so it's soft on outside, progressively harder on inside
Findings can help inform development of efficient, environmentally friendly process for recovering REEs
McGill researchers use synchrotron to determine mechanics, structure of bones in Marfan syndrome
Researchers from Kansas State University determine mechanism by which soils treated with organic fertilizers store more carbon
Researchers use SM beamline to test alloy identified as "clear winner" by artificial intelligence
Researchers from Simon Fraser, USask develop new material that stores up to 1,000 times more charge than current generation materials
Dr. Ingrid Pickering a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Molecular Environmental Science
Research could lead to cancer vaccines and drought-resistant crops
UAlberta researchers use HXMA beamline to develop fix to formation of dendrites
USask researchers use BMIT-BM beamline to generate detailed 3D images of tiny bridges that form between potash particles
McGill team used HXMA beamline, machine learning to identify elements that -- when combined with sodium -- keep battery stable
New catalyst creates closed "carbon loop" that recycles any CO2 that's produced back into methane.
New material continues to glow after UV light removed, can be programmed to disappear in stages
A step-change in the production of battery materials should result in lower-cost batteries overall with a substantially lower global warming footprint.
Scientists at Quebec's National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) discover how to modify function of common enzymes.
University of Alberta researchers identify optimal conditions for trapping atmospheric carbon in mining waste.
USask researchers use synchrotron light to study emerging, green technology for decontaminating eggs
Material has unique ‘switchable’ property that allows it to alternate between oil-sorbent and oil-repellent
New linear accelerator will replace aging infrastructure and enhance the facility’s efficiency and reliability.
Researchers from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, India gain better understanding of why millet packs major nutritional punch
Researchers from University of Toronto find cheaper, easier way to produce high-entropy alloys for use in aerospace, automotive industries
Breakthrough by researchers at UBC, McMaster paves way for new drugs to treat infections resistant to traditional antibiotics
"Fundamental SAC research would be impossible without access to world-class facilities like the CLS....” Dr. Peng Zhang, Dalhousie University
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) applauds the 2024-25 federal budget’s strong support for key areas of post-secondary education and research
New imaging techniques could be used to preserve artifacts and fossils
University of Guelph researchers use CLS to better understand compound used to treat sour gas.
International research team determines structure of new material with potential uses in solar energy, batteries, catalysis
NRC researchers identify root causes of rapid loss of capacity in solid-state batteries
Researchers from Quebec's National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) solve structure of protein that plays a key role in helping H. pylori bind to stomach lining
Researchers from Western University use CLS to obtain highly detailed images of the inner ear, paving way for customized programming strategies for hearing implants
Researchers from University of Manitoba, Leiden University Medical Centre (Netherlands) gain new insights into porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV), which costs Canadian pork industry estimated $130M annually.
USask researchers find composite resists corrosion as well as current industry standard and holds more waste
McGill researchers develop new green technology
University of Alberta research could pave way for immunocompromised people to safely treat infection.
University of Ottawa researchers using CLS to develop next-gen electronic devices
UBC researchers identify unique water storage system that protects balsam poplar trees from drought
Synchrotron light enables researcher to identify wheat varieties that best retain nutritional properties
Researchers from University of Guelph develop method for converting liquid oils to solid, plant-based fats with texture similar to meat.
Researchers demonstrate effectiveness of method for containing toxins from mine waste that could help protect drinking water, prevent cancer.
Using CMCF beamline, researchers from Hospital for Sick Children decode how human antibodies protect us against malaria
Researchers from Cornell University, Purdue University have identified a previously undiscovered mechanism triggered by calcium when it’s added to soil.
Researchers from Western University gain deeper understanding of all-solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries, which could lead to EVs that cost less to purchase, travel further on a single charge, and are safer to drive.
Researchers from Western University have discovered that incorporating other metals reduces the amount of platinum that is required to produce energy, and results in a more stable catalyst for fuel cells.
Researchers from McGill University, Université du Québec à Montreal develop new approach to making inexpensive batteries that hold large amounts of charge and recharge quickly.
U of M researcher studying how to make magnets cheaper, easier to produce
A team led by researchers at the University of Queensland has developed an innovative method to turn harmful tailings into healthy soil.
New antimicrobial coating could revolutionize cleaning methods
Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences are investigating the impact of phosphorous on sensitive soils and local aquatic systems.
USask researchers have developed a better membrane for dialysis machines that could lead to safer treatment, improved quality of life for patients with kidney failure.
Researchers from the University of New Brunswick and The Ohio State University use Canadian Light Source for experimental confirmation of quantum monodromy
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) have identified a new protein that helps an oral bacterium thrive in other locations around the body.
U of T researcher Gisele Azimi is bringing battery recycling to a new level, using captured carbon dioxide to harvest the precious metals used for green technologies.
Modular design by researchers at Rice University could be used to clean air in homes, industrial plants, and even a space station.
An international collaboration between researchers from Brazil and the United States has identified a process for turning poultry waste into a soil additive for agriculture.
Scientists are helping close the loop on the sustainability cycle with research into nutrient-enhanced biochar.
Using the CLS, an Ontario research team has come up with a new method for creating meat substitutes with the same fibrous qualities as a steak or chicken breast
Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan are investigating how the first frost impacts corn varieties, in the hopes of finding new ways to maximize crop yields.
Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin is home to some of the world’s largest and richest uranium deposits, but it can still be tricky to find them.
Scientists from the University of Guelph have used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to better understand how several infectious bacteria, including E. coli., build a protective sugar-based barrier that helps cloak their cells.
Researchers demonstrated a new electrically powered catalyst that is twice as efficient as baseline materials at producing acetic acid, which has multiple industrial applications.
Researchers from McGill University have made an exciting discovery about specific proteins involved in the spread of certain cancers.
A research team based in Winnipeg is using the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to find new, cutting-edge ways to battle cancer.
When Simone Pujatti dove deeply into the makeup of rocks from the ocean floor, he did not find what he was expecting — he found something much more interesting, with implications for mitigating climate change.
Efficiently building a better diode one layer at a time
Researchers used the CLS to uncover how structures in cannabis flowers are connected to the plant's complex chemistry.
Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) are harnessing the power of proteins to stop cancer cells in their tracks.
Researchers from the University of British Columbia (UBC) have discovered a new material made of common elements that may one day make our everyday electronics, such as cellphones, cheaper and more environmentally friendly.
Researchers from the University of Toronto (U of T) and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have identified a promising therapeutic target to help treat lung infections in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients.
Today, the Canadian Light Source (CLS) Board of Directors at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is announcing the appointment of a new CLS Chief Executive Officer.
Application of a discovery that was aided in part by the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan has advanced to pre-clinical trials and is now the basis of a dynamic new startup.
Converting CO2 to useful chemicals
Researchers from University of Saskatchewan use Canadian Light Source to examine why common agricultural byproduct an effective adsorbent for clearing pharmaceutical pollutants from water.
A team of scientists from the United States, Canada and Germany are tackling one of the largest challenges of our generation — reliable energy storage.
Scientists from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, University of Saskatchewan using the CLS to investigate energy solutions.
Bison have long held a prominent place in the culture of the Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, located about 100 kms east of Regina.
A team of researchers based in Europe used the Canadian Light Source to understand how to make fertilizer nutrients more available to rice plants.
New linear accelerator will ensure continued world-leading discovery and innovation.
Osteoporosis takes heavy toll on Canadians in terms of physical suffering and economic burden.
Wilfrid Laurier researchers are exploring how bacteria target weak points in the connective ligaments in your mouth.
Fresh water is a finite resource vulnerable to contamination.
Although the COVID-19 pandemic may feel like it is winding down for many people, there is still much to be learned about the virus that could help us to keep it at bay in the future.
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in Canada and have impacted close to 880,000 Canadians over the age of 20.
Developing therapeutics for COVID-19 should lessen the length and severity of the illness, keeping more people out of the hospital and improving patient outcomes.
New glow-in-the-dark material can track path of drugs through the human body
McGill scientists have identified potential method for producing hydrogen from the oceans.
Finding sustainable sources of renewable energy will help combat climate change and offer consumers access to reliable sources of fuel.
For the first time, researchers have used synchrotron imaging to study both the size and spread of bullet fragments in big game shot by hunters.
Four flagship research centres at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) uniquely equipped to keep Canada at the forefront internationally in vaccine development, imaging science, sustainable water management and monitoring space weather have been awarded nearly $170 million.