In Li batteries after fast charging, researchers found that large local currents persist even after charging has stopped. The work sheds light on the causes of thermal runaway and the catastrophic failure of Li batteries at rest. als.lbl.gov/internal-curre…

Soil organic carbon directly influences the regulation of atmospheric CO2. To better understand how calcium affects the accumulation of carbon in acidic soil, researchers studied grassland soils from Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California. als.lbl.gov/improving-carb…

Dahlia An is a safety specialist at the ALS. Read about how she works with users and staff and how it connects to her past lives as a researcher and undergrad student instructor. And, learn how her hobbies still allow her to experiment. #ALSringleader als.lbl.gov/dahlia-an-user…

Matrix stones are a rare type of soft kidney stone associated with the presence of bacteria from unchecked urinary tract infections. A recent study highlights how host defense mechanisms against these microbes can encourage harmful matrix stone formation. als.lbl.gov/immune-respons…

We were graced with the presence of TWO Ernests today

Coming to Berkeley Lab to do tomography with Dula Parkinson, talk physics and chemistry with Mauricio Lopez Luna, or get mechanical with Adrian Williams? The Advanced Food Source is open for your candy needs--just bring cash!

#HappyHalloween

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How polymer-based “smart materials” restructure themselves in response to heating. A generalizable approach to many nanoscale processes in solution that holds promise for driving advances in applications from drug delivery to catalysis.
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Li-metal solid-state batteries are promising, but the deposition of Li metal on electrode surfaces remains a significant technical hurdle. A multiprogram collaboration trained an AI model to identify characteristics vital to improving battery performance. als.lbl.gov/a-deep-learnin…

We're #hiring for these two openings! Search for the ID number or job title at jobs.lbl.gov

#100173 Scientific Web Developer

#100165 Computer System Engineer (EPICS/Bluesky)

Here's a chance to make your voice heard and represent other users! The ALS Users' Executive Committee is accepting nominations for a couple more days for three members to serve 2024 to 2026, especially from the biosciences field. Get more details: als.lbl.gov/uec-nomination…

(some of) The AdvancedLightSource running club got the wear black memo for the Berkeley Lab 45th annual Runaround this year 😎🖤🏴🎱🕷️ #earlyhalloween

Be sure to tune into this joint Molecular Foundry and ALS seminar tomorrow!

It's #NationalNanoDay ! We celebrate on 10/9 because 1 nanometer is 10^-9 meters in scientific notation! 🔬✨ It's the science of the small, where atoms and molecules are the building blocks of innovation. #Nanotechnology #Innovation

Our scientists have developed “multielement ink” – the world’s first high-entropy #semiconductor that can be processed at low-temperature or room temperature!
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Our scientists have developed a new manganese-based material that may pave the way for cheaper, more powerful #lithium -ion #batteries 🔋! 🙌🏽 AdvancedLightSource Molecular Foundry Berkeley Engineering Ceder Group
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Happy 30th Birthday to the AdvancedLightSource🎉 We are so proud to have you as a member of Lightsources!! I'm sure you will receive some amazing memories from around the light source community👇 #WorldChangingScience #SynchrotronScience

AdvancedLightSource These blockbuster imaging measurements are a major marker in the trajectory of our group, with benefits that accrue today.

Happy Birthday, AdvancedLightSource!

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Happy 30th Birthday to our neighbors at Berkeley Lab - The Advanced Light Source (@advlightsource)! 🎉

Congratulations on 30 years of scientific productivity and user-service excellence!  We’re proud to have designed and helped continuously improve the ALS… and excited by the chance to contribute to ALS-U in the years to come. Berkeley Lab DOE Office of Science U.S. Department of Energy