Advancing hydrogen as a replacement for carbon fuels
University of Toronto researchers seek to improve device used for splitting the water molecule
Discovery paves way for next-generation medications
McGill researchers "crack the code" on how molecular machinery inside microbes builds antibiotics
New type of battery could outlast EVs and still be used for grid energy storage
Inside of battery with single crystal electrode still like new after 20,000 cycles -- the equivalent of powering an EV 8 million kms
Making solar cells more weatherproof
USask researchers discover why humidity causes perovskite cells to fail; findings point to solutions for protecting them from moisture
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
Recovering in-demand metals for new electronics
Researchers from Toronto Metropolitan University find industrial-strength adsorbents soak up lanthanum from contaminated water
Finetuning fertilizers to boost crop yields
Working with industry partner Mosaic, researchers from University of Adelaide find lowering fertilizer pH increases solubility, availability of zinc.
Improving pulse flours for consumer use
UManitoba researchers use synchrotron light to determine optimal particle size for milling chickpeas, lentils, beans, and peas
Protecting northern water supplies from toxic metals in thawing permafrost
Water released by permafrost contains uranium, arsenic in levels unsafe for drinking
New research on gut bacteria could lead to helpful new probiotics
UBC researchers deepen our understanding of how bacterium breaks down dietary fibre
New compounds to combat antibiotic resistance
U of T team develops promising new form of antibiotic that makes bacterial cells self-destruct
Better monitoring of mining remediation
Waterloo researchers show selenium isotopes are good gauge of clean-up efforts
Novel drug molecule could help treat Parkinson’s disease in young patients
Research by McGill's Kalle Gehring lab could pave way for new treatments for this incurable, degenerative disease
Freshwater oysters key to developing stronger, "greener" adhesives
Unique glue made of mineral that oyster arranges so it's soft on outside, progressively harder on inside
Recovering rare earth elements from coal ash for clean energy technologies
Findings can help inform development of efficient, environmentally friendly process for recovering REEs
Reducing risk of bone fracture in people with rare genetic disorder
McGill researchers use synchrotron to determine mechanics, structure of bones in Marfan syndrome
New insight into how farming practices can help mitigate climate change
Researchers from Kansas State University determine mechanism by which soils treated with organic fertilizers store more carbon
AI finds a cheaper way to make green hydrogen
Researchers use SM beamline to test alloy identified as "clear winner" by artificial intelligence
Got sour milk? Printed electronics will tell you
Researchers from Simon Fraser, USask develop new material that stores up to 1,000 times more charge than current generation materials
Canadian Light Source appoints leading researcher as Chief Science Officer
Dr. Ingrid Pickering a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Molecular Environmental Science
Newly discovered protein stops DNA damage
Research could lead to cancer vaccines and drought-resistant crops
Adding thin layer of tin prevents short-circuiting in lithium-ion batteries
UAlberta researchers use HXMA beamline to develop fix to formation of dendrites
Finding solutions to problem of clumping in potash
USask researchers use BMIT-BM beamline to generate detailed 3D images of tiny bridges that form between potash particles
Using sodium to make more sustainable batteries
McGill team used HXMA beamline, machine learning to identify elements that -- when combined with sodium -- keep battery stable
Using copper to convert CO2 to methane could be game changer in mitigating climate change
New catalyst creates closed "carbon loop" that recycles any CO2 that's produced back into methane.
Researchers develop tuneable anticounterfeiting material
New material continues to glow after UV light removed, can be programmed to disappear in stages
New process makes battery production more eco friendly
A step-change in the production of battery materials should result in lower-cost batteries overall with a substantially lower global warming footprint.
Hacking genetics could improve cancer treatment
Scientists at Quebec's National Institute of Scientific Research (INRS) discover how to modify function of common enzymes.
Unlocking the future of sustainable mining through carbon sequestration
University of Alberta researchers identify optimal conditions for trapping atmospheric carbon in mining waste.
Ensuring we have safe eggs to eat
USask researchers use synchrotron light to study emerging, green technology for decontaminating eggs
Researchers develop reusable “sponge” for soaking up marine oil spills – even in chilly northern waters
Material has unique ‘switchable’ property that allows it to alternate between oil-sorbent and oil-repellent
Canadian Light Source goes dark for more stable light over the long haul
New linear accelerator will replace aging infrastructure and enhance the facility’s efficiency and reliability.
Addressing hidden hunger in developing countries
Researchers from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, India gain better understanding of why millet packs major nutritional punch
Researchers establish commercially viable process for manufacturing with promising new class of metals
Researchers from University of Toronto find cheaper, easier way to produce high-entropy alloys for use in aerospace, automotive industries
Researchers uncover structure of key protein to target in antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Breakthrough by researchers at UBC, McMaster paves way for new drugs to treat infections resistant to traditional antibiotics
World leader in single-atom catalysts relies on CLS to drive advances in field
"Fundamental SAC research would be impossible without access to world-class facilities like the CLS....” Dr. Peng Zhang, Dalhousie University
USask statement on 2024-25 federal budget
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) applauds the 2024-25 federal budget’s strong support for key areas of post-secondary education and research
Synchrotron light helps study the past, prevent corrosion in future
New imaging techniques could be used to preserve artifacts and fossils
Protecting drinking water on prairies from emerging pollutant
University of Guelph researchers use CLS to better understand compound used to treat sour gas.
The fascinating future of metal tellurate materials
International research team determines structure of new material with potential uses in solar energy, batteries, catalysis
Findings pave way for longer-lasting solid-state batteries
NRC researchers identify root causes of rapid loss of capacity in solid-state batteries
Discovery sets stage for vaccine against gastric cancer, ulcers
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
Customized hearing implants: How synchrotron imaging is changing the game
Researchers from Western University use CLS to obtain highly detailed images of the inner ear, paving way for customized programming strategies for hearing implants
New discovery may lead to better vaccines for pork producers
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.
New glass-ceramic composite shows promise for safer storage of nuclear waste
USask researchers find composite resists corrosion as well as current industry standard and holds more waste
Using pulp and paper waste to scrub carbon from emissions
McGill researchers develop new green technology
Improving antiviral medication for COVID-19 gives more patients access to treatment
University of Alberta research could pave way for immunocompromised people to safely treat infection.
From cannabis harvest to flexible solar panels
University of Ottawa researchers using CLS to develop next-gen electronic devices
Nature’s defense against changing climate
UBC researchers identify unique water storage system that protects balsam poplar trees from drought