New research helps pursuit for malaria vaccine
Using the CLS, SickKids scientists have taken an important step forward on the path to finding effective biomedical interventions to halt the spread of malaria.
A new approach for finding Alzheimer's treatments
Researchers from McMaster University have found a new way to look for Alzheimer’s treatments, a disease that affects over 747,000 Canadians.
Researchers provide new insight into fate of Franklin Expedition
Synchrotron scientists conclude lead poisoning did not play a pivotal role in the deaths of crew members on the Franklin Expedition.
Engineering 3D bio-printed scaffolds to help regenerate damaged peripheral nervous system
University of Saskatchewan researchers have looked at how we can use 3D printing to help damaged nervous systems to regrow.
Synchrotron researchers uncover lost images from the 19th century
Researchers, using the CLS, have improved the process of restoring centuries-old daguerreotypes.
Canadian researchers unlock how seaweed is digested
Researchers have used the CLS to study the possibility that seaweed could make its way from the Canadian coast to the diet of Prairie cows.
New catalyst upgrades greenhouse gas into renewable hydrocarbons
A new technology from University of Toronto Engineering is taking a substantial step towards enabling manufacturers to create plastics out of sunshine and pollution.
One size does not fit all when exploring how carbon in soil affects the climate
This research contributes to understanding of the mechanisms in the carbon cycle that is needed to predict what would happen if the temperature rises due to climate change.
A first look at how miniscule bubbles affect the texture of noodles
A cross-disciplinary team from the University of Manitoba came together to examine noodle, harnessing the CLS’s ability to quickly acquire detailed 3D images at the micron scale.
Scientists discover why biochar fertilizers work so well
Researchers from Europe used the CLS learn why charcoal works so well in capturing and releasing nutrients into the soil. The findings could lead to the creation of an organic slow release fertilizer that would improve crop yields and agricultural practices.
Artificial photosynthesis gets big boost from new catalyst
A new catalyst created by University of Toronto engineering researchers brings them one step closer to artificial photosynthesis — a system that, just like plants, would use renewable energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into stored chemical energy.
Research on soil acidity could lead to new wheat varieties
Researchers from the University of Queensland and the CLS have been working to solve the problem of aluminum toxicity in acidic soil.
AREVA and Canadian Light Source study environmental impact of uranium mines
One of Saskatchewan’s longest running uranium operators is working with the CLS to ensure its operations are sustainable now and protective of the environment for thousands of years into the future.
Researchers make connection between the oceans' organic carbon and iron
Researchers from Concordia University now have a better understanding of the world’s largest carbon sink - the oceans.
Scientists make important discovery around antibiotic resistance
Researchers have discovered why superbugs are resistant to certain antibiotics.
Canadian and Swedish light sources cooperating to advance science and innovation
The King of Sweden and the Governor General of Canada preside over MOU signing ceremony between MAX IV Laboratory and the Canadian Light Source.
Peering inside blown-up batteries
To understand how battery pillowing happens, CLS scientist Toby Bond performed highly detailed CT scans on lithium-ion batteries before and after pillowing.
Light source helps development of safe and durable high-temperature lithium-sulfur batteries
Researchers have developed safe and durable high-temperature Li-S batteries using by a new coating technique called molecular layer deposition (MLD) technology for the first time.
Saving sunshine for a rainy day: New catalyst offers efficient storage of alternative energies
Researchers from the University of Toronto have designed a more efficient catalyst for energy storage by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen.
Canadian physicists discover new properties of superconductivity
An international team of physicists has come one step closer to understanding the mystery of how superconductivity, an exotic state that allows electricity to be conducted with zero resistance, occurs in certain materials.
Sub-zero bacteria from Canada’s north could indicate life on Mars
Bacteria found to survive at extreme cold temperatures are giving scientists the hope that they will find life in outer space, either on Mars, Jupiter’s moon Europa, or Saturn’s moon Enseladus.
CLS joins PTRC to find solutions for oil industry
Innovation Saskatchewan and the Petroleum Technology Research Centre have announced funding for an innovative research collaboration headed by the University of Calgary and employing the Canadian Light Source.
Diagnosing osteoarthritis before it appears
Researchers from the University of Alberta and the University of Saskatchewan have identified early signs of bone disease using the CLS synchrotron.
Blocking African Sleeping Sickness' Tiny Culprit
A team of scientist have suggested an improved way to target and treat sleeping sickness while causing minimal harm to human hosts.
Building a better whooping cough vaccine
Breaking down whooping cough infections
New synchrotron imaging technique reveals how cystic fibrosis makes lung vulnerable to infection
Researchers used the CLS to develop a new imaging technique that reveals a previously unknown part of the immune system in the lungs, finding insights that could benefit cystic fibrosis patients.
Tracking breast cancer before it grows
A team of scientists have used cutting-edge Canadian Light Source techniques to screen and treat breast cancer at its earliest changes.
Nanosilver and the future of antibiotics
Researchers from Dalhousie University have used the CLS to find out why silver is such a great antibacterial agent and whether it could be used to help cure disease.
From plant matter to jet fuel
Scientists from the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research have worked to turn plant material into ultra-clean fuels using CLS techniques.
Revealing a dead man's story through his bones
Researchers have used the CLS to analyze metals in the skeleton of a man from 200 years ago to uncover how he lived.
Tackling transfusion with a universal blood type
Researchers have developed a technique to turn nearly any blood into a universal type resembling O-type blood, a development which could transform blood transfusion and human health.
Cause of wheat resistance to scab discovered
Researchers have identified a disease that can devastate crops, which could give rise to stronger plant varieties and higher crop yields for farmers.
A brighter future after stroke
Researchers have found new insights into the brain that may be the key to developing new treatments that minimize, or even prevent, damage after a stroke.
Temperature increases affecting crop yields
Researchers used the CLS prove a potential method for producing greater crop yields, healthier plant varieties, and more food for a hungry planet.
A New Take on Tackling Malaria
According to the World Health Organization, one child dies from malaria every minute. New methods to combat malaria parasites are particularly important as these parasites continue to develop resistance to front-line drugs.
Preserving genetic diversity
A research for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is working to protect rare livestock breeds by freezing them.
Foldable tablets, wrap-around TVs, and the next generation of electronics
With applications that are nothing short of science fiction, it is no wonder that graphene-based research continues to fascinate scientists.
Stronger, Better, Solar Cells
About half of Canada’s residential electricity needs could be met if solar panels were installed on the roofs of residential buildings. At a single atom thick, graphene was the first 2D crystal ever discovered. It is a great candidate for solar cells because it is transparent, stronger than steel, and a better conductor than copper. It also can’t corrode. Researchers from the University of Saskatchewan aim to harness these qualities into a more efficient solar cell by modifying the material with oxygen to make a better charge collector. To do this, they take a close look at graphene oxide’s unique electronic signature.
Advancements in uranium-driven energy
By using powerful X-rays, researchers can determine contaminants around uranium mining sites.
Say 'cheese'!
A new look at embryonic teeth using synchrotron science could prevent oral health-related problems later in life.
Quinoa reveals secrets at the genetic level
A team of researchers from the University of Guelph and the CLS have used a combination of nanoscale imaging techniques to show both chemical and structural information about individual quinoa chromosomes.