New method uses waste to clean arsenic from lake contaminated by gold mine
Levels of arsenic in Northern Ontario’s Long Lake are so high that some local residents can no longer drink the water.
Developing pain medication with fewer side effects
Pain relief is a critical issue in medicine, but effective pain management is often overlooked.
Designing the future of accelerator physics
Memorandum of Understanding for the Future of Circular Collider Feasibility Study signed
Developing new drugs for superbugs like MRSA
Scientists are designing better versions of the drugs used to fight antimicrobial-resistant germs like the deadly hospital-acquired superbug MRSA.
USask and CLS announce Herzberg Experimental Hall in honour of Nobel Laureate Gerhard Herzberg
As part of a national initiative to mark the 50th anniversary of Gerhard Herzberg’s Nobel Prize, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is naming the main experimental hall of the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and a prominent physics lecture theatre on campus after the renowned scientist.
Protecting our bones after diabetes and hypertension
Researchers used the CLS to identify a potential bone health therapy.
Using agricultural waste to remove arsenic from drinking water
Over 200 million people in more than 70 countries, including some in Canada, are drinking water with a high concentration of arsenic.
Understanding how a key antibody targets cancer cells
Important molecular insights for designing improved cancer therapies.
Indigenous education programs
Bernie Petit leads programs that engage Indigenous students in synchrotron science.
Bats: Insights from bone microstructure
Bats are the only mammals to have achieved powered flight. Their bones reflect this novel ability among mammals, with long flexible wing bones. Dr. Janna Andronowski of the Memorial University of Newfoundland uses our BMIT beamline to see inside these bones to better understand the blood vessels and bone microstructure that gives bats their unique ability to fly.
Alfalfa stress tolerance for better forage crops
Alfalfa is an important forage crop in Canada, both as a feed for cattle and as a cover crop which protects from erosion and builds nitrogen levels in soils. University of Saskatchewan associate professor Bill Biligetu explains the importance of understanding salt tolerance in this crop.
Scientists tackle indoor air pollution
Filtering out pollutants from indoor air is very important for the health of Canadians - as we spend up to 90% of our time indoors.
Dairy discovery could improve dialysis design for kidney failure patients
Researchers with USask Engineering were able to view an industrial milk-filtering #membrane in a way not seen before using our BMIT beamline
Sweet results: Using science to make the best chocolate yet
Structure is key when it comes to creating the best quality of chocolate. An ideal internal structure will be smooth and result in glossy, melt-in-your-mouth decadence. However, this sweet bliss is not easy to achieve.
Analyzing antibodies
Researchers from the University of Toronto have developed antibodies that can neutralize COVID-19.
A leap forward for affordable solar power
University of Toronto researchers used the CLS to gain insight into solar cell material in hopes to make solar power more efficient and affordable.
Finding the fertilizer sweet spot
Researchers used the CLS to find a way to increase crop yields while still protecting the environment.
Developing antiviral drugs to treat COVID-19 infections
Using the CLS, researchers have isolated some promising inhibitors that could be used to treat COVID-19 infections.
Promising green method for turning wastewater into fertilizer
An international team of researchers is hopeful that their green method for producing fertilizer could help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and food insecurity in the future.
Scientists break record while battling antibiotic resistance
Researchers from McGill University used the CLS to determine the physical structure of largest complex ever measured using the CMCF beamline.
Stopping arsenic from contaminating drinking water
Researchers used synchrotron light to determine that plant waste could be an ideal, cost-effective method for preventing arsenic in mine waste from polluting our water.
The future of stroke treatment
A team of international collaborators has been researching a promising new therapeutic for the treatment of strokes and other brain injuries.
Greater environmental protection for mine tailings
An international team of scientists used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to identify destructive metals in mine tailings samples taken in Quebec.
USask and CLS announce Executive Director Rob Lamb’s retirement
Today, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the Canadian Light Source (CLS) are announcing the retirement of Professor Robert Lamb, CLS executive director, effective this fall.
A cheaper method for hydrogen-based fuels
University of Calgary researchers see the potential of hydrogen-based fuels in the fight against climate change.
Wax proves key to protecting crops from drought and frost
A team of researchers used the Canadian Light Source to show that cuticular wax—a waxy layer that covers exterior surfaces of plants, much like human skin—provides a barrier against low temperatures and dehydration.
New $1.65-million project will help develop next generation of synchrotron scientists
The NSERC CREATE to INSPIRE program will train students to work with the CLS synchrotron, while learning essential professional skills to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech, team environment.
Using light to help combat Parkinson’s disease | Video
Over 100,000 Canadians are living with Parkinson’s disease. McGill researchers are using the Canadian Light Source to help search for potential drug targets for the disease.
Ground-breaking soil research could help increase crop yields and protect the environment
Researchers have published a study that offers recommendations for improving fertilizer use and increasing crop yields for farmers, building on previous studies they have completed as collaborators at the Canadian Light Source.
Investigating the long-term health impacts of COVID-19
Dr. Jake Pushie is using the CLS and VIDO to study the virus that causes COVID-19 and its effects on blood vessels.
Inside rechargeable batteries | Video
MIT Scientists are using CLS to understand how the chemistry of rechargeable batteries shifts and help guide battery design.
Coding molecules could help with burn victims and oil spills | Video
Dr. Michael Rogers and his team are working to understand what causes some molecules to assemble on their own.
Engine additive could help save on gas
A research team from Texas used the CLS to develop a new additive for automotive engine oil that reduces harmful emissions, increases fuel efficiency and improves durability.
Fighting antibiotic resistance
Researchers report new insights into how a class of antibiotics commonly used in both medicine and agriculture are rendered useless by resistant germs.
Perovskite solar cells | Video
University of Toronto's Sam Teale discusses his research on healing defects in perovskites used in solar cells - using the BXDS sector at the CLS synchrotron.
Battling bad bugs
University of Guelph scientists fight antibiotic resistance by using our synchrotron to study scab disease in potatoes.
Cleaning pathogens from the air
University of Saskatchewan scientists have designed an air sanitizing device that could help protect us from airborne pathogens like the ones that cause COVID-19 and the common flu.
CO2 and increased immunity | Video
Dr. Dustin King with Simon Fraser University and colleagues are using our CMCF beamlines to get a better understanding of how CO2 could be controlled to improve our immunity.
Surviving the deep freeze | Video
Fish, carrots and snow fleas rely on a common protein to survive when the temperature drops. Dr. Davies with Queen's University is using the CLS to study these special antifreeze proteins.
Clues to Life on Ancient Mars | Video
Dr. Paul Godin from York University uses spectra from our Far-IR beamline to find clues to how ancient Mars' atmosphere could have the conditions to support liquid water and life on the surface.
Helping stroke patients | Video
Dr. Jake Pushie's team at the University of Saskatchewan is examining risk factors for bleeding in the brain after stroke.
Statement on Accidental Data Disclosure
Bill Matiko, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Privacy Officer, issued a statement regarding the accidental data disclosure that happened in the fall of 2020.
Shining a light on the past
Using the Canadian Light Source, Trinity College Dublin researchers have studied long term phosphorus storage and release in environmental systems, information help guide water quality management.
Going organic
uOttawa team are realizing the limitless possibilities of wearable electronics using CLS synchrotron techniques.
UBC team finds oxide material behaves similarly to its metal counterpart
Quantum materials are the basis for many emerging quantum technologies, but the extent to which individual elements are understood depends on scientists’ ability to produce these materials in the lab.
Analyzing a detergent to help allergy sufferers | Video
Ecologik, a Saskatoon-based company, used our CMCF beamline to analyze their dishwasher detergent to ensure there were no unknown contaminants in their product.