We have a new #HEASBlog on our website!
#HEASVienna member #ThomasBeard writes about the MicroStratDNA Group visit to the ESRF over the Easter break this year.
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#HEASVienna member #ThomasBeard writes about the MicroStratDNA Group visit to the ESRF over the Easter break this year.
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The MicroStratDNA Group visits the ESRF - HEAS
By Thomas Beard What is the ESRF?: The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) is a circular particle accelerator that is capable of a varied range of radiation-based analyses, which in the E...
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April 29, 2026 at 9:57 AM
We have a new #HEASBlog on our website!
#HEASVienna member #ThomasBeard writes about the MicroStratDNA Group visit to the ESRF over the Easter break this year.
@stahlschmidtmc.bsky.social
www.heas.at/activities/b...
#HEASVienna member #ThomasBeard writes about the MicroStratDNA Group visit to the ESRF over the Easter break this year.
@stahlschmidtmc.bsky.social
www.heas.at/activities/b...
The Sound of Science: A Special concert at the ESRF
One year ago, Paganini’s favourite and renowned violin, Il Cannone, was brought to the ESRF for an exceptional scan on BM18.
To celebrate the anniversary of this analysis, Maestro Luca Fanfoni performed a stunning concert for ESRF staff.
One year ago, Paganini’s favourite and renowned violin, Il Cannone, was brought to the ESRF for an exceptional scan on BM18.
To celebrate the anniversary of this analysis, Maestro Luca Fanfoni performed a stunning concert for ESRF staff.
March 15, 2025 at 6:16 AM
The Sound of Science: A Special concert at the ESRF
One year ago, Paganini’s favourite and renowned violin, Il Cannone, was brought to the ESRF for an exceptional scan on BM18.
To celebrate the anniversary of this analysis, Maestro Luca Fanfoni performed a stunning concert for ESRF staff.
One year ago, Paganini’s favourite and renowned violin, Il Cannone, was brought to the ESRF for an exceptional scan on BM18.
To celebrate the anniversary of this analysis, Maestro Luca Fanfoni performed a stunning concert for ESRF staff.
Husband got the call for kidney transplant (after 11 long years on dialysis) (esrf) at 2:55am. At hospital now for tests etc. Surgery early afternoon. Please send good vibes!!
November 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Husband got the call for kidney transplant (after 11 long years on dialysis) (esrf) at 2:55am. At hospital now for tests etc. Surgery early afternoon. Please send good vibes!!
It is with profound sadness that the ESRF mourns the passing of Professor Sine Larsen, former ESRF Director of Research for Life Sciences from 2003 to 2009, Professor Emerita at the University of Copenhagen and President of IUCr from 2008 to 2014.
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January 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
It is with profound sadness that the ESRF mourns the passing of Professor Sine Larsen, former ESRF Director of Research for Life Sciences from 2003 to 2009, Professor Emerita at the University of Copenhagen and President of IUCr from 2008 to 2014.
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Cientistas descobrem primeiro ovo fossilizado de ancestral de mamíferos
Leite primitivo servia para recobrir ovos e protegê-los, não para amamentar filhotes
Ana Bottallo
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Leite primitivo servia para recobrir ovos e protegê-los, não para amamentar filhotes
Ana Bottallo
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April 29, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Cientistas descobrem primeiro ovo fossilizado de ancestral de mamíferos
Leite primitivo servia para recobrir ovos e protegê-los, não para amamentar filhotes
Ana Bottallo
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Leite primitivo servia para recobrir ovos e protegê-los, não para amamentar filhotes
Ana Bottallo
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Good to make these points. As an evaluator of beamtime proposals for the ESRF synchrotron, I had some early involvement with this project and supported it strongly. The key issue is that the ink contains little or no metal - I believe it was basically soot + gum arabic - and thus has basically no
June 28, 2026 at 7:50 AM
Good to make these points. As an evaluator of beamtime proposals for the ESRF synchrotron, I had some early involvement with this project and supported it strongly. The key issue is that the ink contains little or no metal - I believe it was basically soot + gum arabic - and thus has basically no
On a related note, around 7 million Medicare enrollees are under 65 because they have ALS, ESRF or have been on SSI disability for at least 2 years.
I’m guessing they’re gonna start accusing those folks of fraud soon as well.
I’m guessing they’re gonna start accusing those folks of fraud soon as well.
Jeanine: We found out there are people who are between the ages of one and four who are getting social security
Jessica: That's the benefit for kids whose parents are dead.
Jessica: That's the benefit for kids whose parents are dead.
April 11, 2025 at 2:14 AM
On a related note, around 7 million Medicare enrollees are under 65 because they have ALS, ESRF or have been on SSI disability for at least 2 years.
I’m guessing they’re gonna start accusing those folks of fraud soon as well.
I’m guessing they’re gonna start accusing those folks of fraud soon as well.
My first visit to @esrf-som.bsky.social to scan some early dino fossils with colleagues from Cape Town, Joburg and the US. Huge facility with so much going on. Looking forward to a day on BM18
July 10, 2026 at 6:52 AM
My first visit to @esrf-som.bsky.social to scan some early dino fossils with colleagues from Cape Town, Joburg and the US. Huge facility with so much going on. Looking forward to a day on BM18
There are a few places still where the dream of the kind of future envisaged by Star Trek is kept alive. NASA, obviously; I also feel that way when I work at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). A shared adventure of exploration for the common good. Gives you hope.
April 6, 2026 at 7:15 PM
There are a few places still where the dream of the kind of future envisaged by Star Trek is kept alive. NASA, obviously; I also feel that way when I work at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF). A shared adventure of exploration for the common good. Gives you hope.
Waiting in the Boston Airport, rereading Pardo et al. 2017 (Hidden morphological diversity among early tetrapods), with the highlight specimen from that paper, Lethiscus, in my bag. We are rescanning it at the ESRF to take a closer look at the stapes & inner ear
Attached are figures from said paper
Attached are figures from said paper
September 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Waiting in the Boston Airport, rereading Pardo et al. 2017 (Hidden morphological diversity among early tetrapods), with the highlight specimen from that paper, Lethiscus, in my bag. We are rescanning it at the ESRF to take a closer look at the stapes & inner ear
Attached are figures from said paper
Attached are figures from said paper
First-Ever Egg of a Mammal Ancestor Discovered!
Research by myself, Julien Benoit (Wits) and Vincent Fernandez (ESRF) presents the first-ever egg of the therapsid Lystrosaurus, finally answering the question: Did the ancestors of mammals lay eggs? Yes, they did!
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Research by myself, Julien Benoit (Wits) and Vincent Fernandez (ESRF) presents the first-ever egg of the therapsid Lystrosaurus, finally answering the question: Did the ancestors of mammals lay eggs? Yes, they did!
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The first non-mammalian synapsid embryo from the Triassic of South Africa
Oviparity was likely the plesiomorphic reproductive condition for non-mammalian Synapsida, the stem-mammal group. Yet, despite nearly two centuries of research, no definitive fossil eggs of late Palae...
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April 10, 2026 at 6:17 AM
First-Ever Egg of a Mammal Ancestor Discovered!
Research by myself, Julien Benoit (Wits) and Vincent Fernandez (ESRF) presents the first-ever egg of the therapsid Lystrosaurus, finally answering the question: Did the ancestors of mammals lay eggs? Yes, they did!
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Research by myself, Julien Benoit (Wits) and Vincent Fernandez (ESRF) presents the first-ever egg of the therapsid Lystrosaurus, finally answering the question: Did the ancestors of mammals lay eggs? Yes, they did!
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Good time at the Summer School in Structural Glycosciences organized by @glyco-alps.bsky.social and @anneimb.bsky.social . Was nice to visit the IBS, ESRF and CERMAV and meet a friendly glyco-community in Grenoble 🏔️
June 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Good time at the Summer School in Structural Glycosciences organized by @glyco-alps.bsky.social and @anneimb.bsky.social . Was nice to visit the IBS, ESRF and CERMAV and meet a friendly glyco-community in Grenoble 🏔️
#DoYouKnow that scientists at the ESRF are working on solutions for circular economy?
Several ESRF beamlines are part of the EU project ReMAde@ARI, including ID31 beamline (photo)
Join ReMade@ARI: The deadline to submit your proposal is on 26 March 2025.
Several ESRF beamlines are part of the EU project ReMAde@ARI, including ID31 beamline (photo)
Join ReMade@ARI: The deadline to submit your proposal is on 26 March 2025.
March 21, 2025 at 3:48 PM
#DoYouKnow that scientists at the ESRF are working on solutions for circular economy?
Several ESRF beamlines are part of the EU project ReMAde@ARI, including ID31 beamline (photo)
Join ReMade@ARI: The deadline to submit your proposal is on 26 March 2025.
Several ESRF beamlines are part of the EU project ReMAde@ARI, including ID31 beamline (photo)
Join ReMade@ARI: The deadline to submit your proposal is on 26 March 2025.
It’s beam time, baby! #Synchrotron scanning at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) with Sophie Sanchez, Paul Tafforeau, Sifra Bijl, and Bobbi Vakruchev 🩻 🦴 ☢️ @esrf.fr
August 26, 2026 at 3:41 PM
It’s beam time, baby! #Synchrotron scanning at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) with Sophie Sanchez, Paul Tafforeau, Sifra Bijl, and Bobbi Vakruchev 🩻 🦴 ☢️ @esrf.fr
Scanning bone at #esrf in Grenoble
September 23, 2023 at 9:42 AM
Scanning bone at #esrf in Grenoble
EMBL Director General Edith Heard welcomed the new ESRF Director Jean Daillant at EMBL Heidelberg. 🤝
The delegations discussed future collaborations, e.g. the development of X-ray imaging for life sciences, and renewed the Joint Structural Biology and Bio-Imaging Group agreement.
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The delegations discussed future collaborations, e.g. the development of X-ray imaging for life sciences, and renewed the Joint Structural Biology and Bio-Imaging Group agreement.
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January 31, 2025 at 8:34 AM
EMBL Director General Edith Heard welcomed the new ESRF Director Jean Daillant at EMBL Heidelberg. 🤝
The delegations discussed future collaborations, e.g. the development of X-ray imaging for life sciences, and renewed the Joint Structural Biology and Bio-Imaging Group agreement.
@esrf.fr
The delegations discussed future collaborations, e.g. the development of X-ray imaging for life sciences, and renewed the Joint Structural Biology and Bio-Imaging Group agreement.
@esrf.fr
The ESRF congratulates the winners of the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on metal–organic frameworks!
Among them is Prof. Yaghi, with whom the ESRF proudly collaborated on a study featured as an ESRF Highlight in 2023 on high-porosity #MOF glasses.
Among them is Prof. Yaghi, with whom the ESRF proudly collaborated on a study featured as an ESRF Highlight in 2023 on high-porosity #MOF glasses.
October 9, 2025 at 7:01 AM
The ESRF congratulates the winners of the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on metal–organic frameworks!
Among them is Prof. Yaghi, with whom the ESRF proudly collaborated on a study featured as an ESRF Highlight in 2023 on high-porosity #MOF glasses.
Among them is Prof. Yaghi, with whom the ESRF proudly collaborated on a study featured as an ESRF Highlight in 2023 on high-porosity #MOF glasses.
2/ @eiroforum.org brings together some of Europe’s largest research organisations: ESO @cern.bsky.social, @embl.org, @esa.int, the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility - ESRF, @eurofusion.bsky.social @europeanxfel.bsky.social and @illneutrons.bsky.social.
February 11, 2026 at 10:47 AM
2/ @eiroforum.org brings together some of Europe’s largest research organisations: ESO @cern.bsky.social, @embl.org, @esa.int, the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility - ESRF, @eurofusion.bsky.social @europeanxfel.bsky.social and @illneutrons.bsky.social.
22nd Structural Biology Club online on 26th November 2025, 1pm CE: Structures in solution: BioSAXS at BM29 ESRF
by Petra Pernot & Cryo-EM data processing in CCP-EM Doppio
by Colin M. Palmer cssb.structbio.org/22nd-structu...
by Petra Pernot & Cryo-EM data processing in CCP-EM Doppio
by Colin M. Palmer cssb.structbio.org/22nd-structu...
October 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
22nd Structural Biology Club online on 26th November 2025, 1pm CE: Structures in solution: BioSAXS at BM29 ESRF
by Petra Pernot & Cryo-EM data processing in CCP-EM Doppio
by Colin M. Palmer cssb.structbio.org/22nd-structu...
by Petra Pernot & Cryo-EM data processing in CCP-EM Doppio
by Colin M. Palmer cssb.structbio.org/22nd-structu...
Several specimens scanned at ESRF and SSRL
Dataset still incomplete, more material to be scanned
Medullary bone and endosteal pathology have different chemical compositions, especially S and Zn
Dataset still incomplete, more material to be scanned
Medullary bone and endosteal pathology have different chemical compositions, especially S and Zn
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Several specimens scanned at ESRF and SSRL
Dataset still incomplete, more material to be scanned
Medullary bone and endosteal pathology have different chemical compositions, especially S and Zn
Dataset still incomplete, more material to be scanned
Medullary bone and endosteal pathology have different chemical compositions, especially S and Zn
May her memory be a blessing!
I met Ada in 1995 during my PhD studies while attending a course at the ESRF and she inspired me to use neutron scattering to investigate domain folding in large proteins. Her lectures and discussions were amazing.
I met Ada in 1995 during my PhD studies while attending a course at the ESRF and she inspired me to use neutron scattering to investigate domain folding in large proteins. Her lectures and discussions were amazing.
Nobel Prize winner Ada Yonath sadly passed away today. She was a legend for her pioneering work on the structure of ribosomes.
September 1, 2026 at 7:08 AM
May her memory be a blessing!
I met Ada in 1995 during my PhD studies while attending a course at the ESRF and she inspired me to use neutron scattering to investigate domain folding in large proteins. Her lectures and discussions were amazing.
I met Ada in 1995 during my PhD studies while attending a course at the ESRF and she inspired me to use neutron scattering to investigate domain folding in large proteins. Her lectures and discussions were amazing.
Penguins vs. Mercury
An international team of scientists led by the ESRF has found a new detoxification pathway for mercury in penguins - a first in vertebrates.
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An international team of scientists led by the ESRF has found a new detoxification pathway for mercury in penguins - a first in vertebrates.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Penguins vs. Mercury
An international team of scientists led by the ESRF has found a new detoxification pathway for mercury in penguins - a first in vertebrates.
www.esrf.fr/home/news/ge...
An international team of scientists led by the ESRF has found a new detoxification pathway for mercury in penguins - a first in vertebrates.
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