High school student Ruochen Xu helped scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II create software to accurately assess complex mirror shapes. #NSLSII #BrookhavenSciEd
Student Advances Precision Optics Characterization at NSLS-II
High school student, Ruochen Xu, helps NSLS-II scientists create software to accurately assess complex mirror shapes.
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November 5, 2026 at 8:05 PM
High school student Ruochen Xu helped scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II create software to accurately assess complex mirror shapes. #NSLSII #BrookhavenSciEd
Realizing the next generation of nuclear reactors requires in-depth understanding of materials used for nuclear fuel, reactor components, and storage technologies — as well as how the materials’ properties change when exposed to harsh conditions. #NSLSII
First-of-its-Kind X-ray Imaging Tool for Studying Nuclear Materials
A new instrument at Brookhaven Lab combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
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November 5, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Realizing the next generation of nuclear reactors requires in-depth understanding of materials used for nuclear fuel, reactor components, and storage technologies — as well as how the materials’ properties change when exposed to harsh conditions. #NSLSII
Finding particles of interest in air pollution samples can take days.
That's why researchers developed X-AutoMap, software that can make the data collection process at X-ray microscopes more than four times faster. #NSLSII
That's why researchers developed X-AutoMap, software that can make the data collection process at X-ray microscopes more than four times faster. #NSLSII
From 44 Hours to 10: Automation Accelerates Nanoscale X-ray Analysis
Automated X-ray microscopy workflow quickly identifies and analyzes particles of interest in air pollution samples at the nanoscale.
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November 5, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Finding particles of interest in air pollution samples can take days.
That's why researchers developed X-AutoMap, software that can make the data collection process at X-ray microscopes more than four times faster. #NSLSII
That's why researchers developed X-AutoMap, software that can make the data collection process at X-ray microscopes more than four times faster. #NSLSII
Conducting four different X-ray imaging techniques would normally take researchers many hours — or even days — at separate instruments. But with this new setup at #NSLSII, researchers accomplished the same experiments in about six hours using one tool.
First-of-its-Kind X-ray Imaging Tool for Studying Nuclear Materials
A new instrument at Brookhaven Lab combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
www.bnl.gov
October 27, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Conducting four different X-ray imaging techniques would normally take researchers many hours — or even days — at separate instruments. But with this new setup at #NSLSII, researchers accomplished the same experiments in about six hours using one tool.
A Brookhaven Lab intern helped turn an idea for automating X-ray microscopy into X-AutoMap — software that analyzed pollution particles four times faster than typical methods. #NSLSII #BrookhavenSciEd
From 44 Hours to 10: Automation Accelerates Nanoscale X-ray Analysis
Automated X-ray microscopy workflow quickly identifies and analyzes particles of interest in air pollution samples at the nanoscale.
www.bnl.gov
October 26, 2026 at 2:31 PM
A Brookhaven Lab intern helped turn an idea for automating X-ray microscopy into X-AutoMap — software that analyzed pollution particles four times faster than typical methods. #NSLSII #BrookhavenSciEd
A new instrument at #NSLSII combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
First-of-its-Kind X-ray Imaging Tool for Studying Nuclear Materials
A new instrument at Brookhaven Lab combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
www.bnl.gov
October 17, 2026 at 5:07 PM
A new instrument at #NSLSII combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
What’s in the air we breathe?
At #NSLSII new software called X-AutoMap helps researchers answer this question by more efficiently examining pollution particles at the nanoscale.
At #NSLSII new software called X-AutoMap helps researchers answer this question by more efficiently examining pollution particles at the nanoscale.
From 44 Hours to 10: Automation Accelerates Nanoscale X-ray Analysis
Automated X-ray microscopy workflow quickly identifies and analyzes particles of interest in air pollution samples at the nanoscale.
www.bnl.gov
October 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM
What’s in the air we breathe?
At #NSLSII new software called X-AutoMap helps researchers answer this question by more efficiently examining pollution particles at the nanoscale.
At #NSLSII new software called X-AutoMap helps researchers answer this question by more efficiently examining pollution particles at the nanoscale.
Realizing the next generation of nuclear reactors requires in-depth understanding of materials used for nuclear fuel, reactor components, and storage technologies — as well as how the materials’ properties change when exposed to harsh conditions. #NSLSII
First-of-its-Kind X-ray Imaging Tool for Studying Nuclear Materials
A new instrument at Brookhaven Lab combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
www.bnl.gov
October 7, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Realizing the next generation of nuclear reactors requires in-depth understanding of materials used for nuclear fuel, reactor components, and storage technologies — as well as how the materials’ properties change when exposed to harsh conditions. #NSLSII
High school student Ruochen Xu helped scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II create software to accurately assess complex mirror shapes. #NSLSII #BrookhavenSciEd
Student Advances Precision Optics Characterization at NSLS-II
High school student, Ruochen Xu, helps NSLS-II scientists create software to accurately assess complex mirror shapes.
www.bnl.gov
October 7, 2026 at 12:06 AM
High school student Ruochen Xu helped scientists at the National Synchrotron Light Source II create software to accurately assess complex mirror shapes. #NSLSII #BrookhavenSciEd
Conducting four different X-ray imaging techniques would normally take researchers many hours — or even days — at separate instruments. But with this new setup at #NSLSII, researchers accomplished the same experiments in about six hours using one tool.
First-of-its-Kind X-ray Imaging Tool for Studying Nuclear Materials
A new instrument at Brookhaven Lab combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
www.bnl.gov
September 28, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Conducting four different X-ray imaging techniques would normally take researchers many hours — or even days — at separate instruments. But with this new setup at #NSLSII, researchers accomplished the same experiments in about six hours using one tool.
A new instrument at #NSLSII combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
First-of-its-Kind X-ray Imaging Tool for Studying Nuclear Materials
A new instrument at Brookhaven Lab combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
www.bnl.gov
September 18, 2026 at 1:38 PM
A new instrument at #NSLSII combines four imaging techniques into one experimental setup, enabling comprehensive studies of materials for next-generation nuclear reactors.
This low-cost, sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels. #NSLSII
Abundant Catalyst Converts Methane into Valuable Liquid Chemicals
Low-cost sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels.
www.bnl.gov
August 20, 2026 at 5:11 PM
This low-cost, sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels. #NSLSII
Some of the X-ray diffraction data collected at LiX beamline, NSLSII, Brookhaven National Laboratory, where Khoi Nguyen, PhD and I won NIH money to upgrade it for muscle applications. First of many papers in the pipeline from LiX projects.
May 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Some of the X-ray diffraction data collected at LiX beamline, NSLSII, Brookhaven National Laboratory, where Khoi Nguyen, PhD and I won NIH money to upgrade it for muscle applications. First of many papers in the pipeline from LiX projects.
Permeabilized Mouse EDL fascicle, 30C, no dextran (no lattice compression), 2.7 umSL. Collected at the LiX beamline, NSLSII, Brookhaven National Labs. Keep funding our NIH-supported science. Shout out to @ambiotech.us, Nice Engels, Khoi Nguyen, Sam Harris.
March 17, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Permeabilized Mouse EDL fascicle, 30C, no dextran (no lattice compression), 2.7 umSL. Collected at the LiX beamline, NSLSII, Brookhaven National Labs. Keep funding our NIH-supported science. Shout out to @ambiotech.us, Nice Engels, Khoi Nguyen, Sam Harris.
So much science done here this run. And still 3 days left to go!
March 16, 2025 at 4:58 AM
So much science done here this run. And still 3 days left to go!
#MyoBlue I am deep into a 15 day, 24hr a day beamrun at NSLSII (particle accelerator / synchrotron), studying cardiac/skeletal muscle, funded by 5 NIH grants. Science progresses via the blood, sweat, and tears of hard working brilliant researchers. We are happiest here, please just let us science.
March 16, 2025 at 4:58 AM
#MyoBlue I am deep into a 15 day, 24hr a day beamrun at NSLSII (particle accelerator / synchrotron), studying cardiac/skeletal muscle, funded by 5 NIH grants. Science progresses via the blood, sweat, and tears of hard working brilliant researchers. We are happiest here, please just let us science.
The powerful capabilities of the Soft Inelastic X-ray Scattering (SIX) beamline at #NSLSII enabled researchers to identify how light can transform materials into "hidden" states.
Flipping the Quantum Switch
Research reveals hidden state of matter and points to new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.
www.bnl.gov
August 13, 2026 at 7:13 PM
The powerful capabilities of the Soft Inelastic X-ray Scattering (SIX) beamline at #NSLSII enabled researchers to identify how light can transform materials into "hidden" states.
Our scientists have identified an earth-abundant catalyst that can convert methane into liquid chemicals at temperatures below 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
With sulfur in the catalyst's composition, it is also expected to be resistant to the high sulfur levels found in raw natural gas. #NSLSII
With sulfur in the catalyst's composition, it is also expected to be resistant to the high sulfur levels found in raw natural gas. #NSLSII
Abundant Catalyst Converts Methane into Valuable Liquid Chemicals
Low-cost sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels.
www.bnl.gov
August 11, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Our scientists have identified an earth-abundant catalyst that can convert methane into liquid chemicals at temperatures below 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
With sulfur in the catalyst's composition, it is also expected to be resistant to the high sulfur levels found in raw natural gas. #NSLSII
With sulfur in the catalyst's composition, it is also expected to be resistant to the high sulfur levels found in raw natural gas. #NSLSII
Researchers at #NSLSII used short bursts of laser light — lasting just one hundred quadrillionths of a second — to “switch” a material from an insulating state to a conductive one.
Flipping the Quantum Switch
Research reveals hidden state of matter and points to new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.
www.bnl.gov
August 5, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Researchers at #NSLSII used short bursts of laser light — lasting just one hundred quadrillionths of a second — to “switch” a material from an insulating state to a conductive one.
Our scientists have demonstrated a new approach for converting methane — the primary component of natural gas — into liquid precursors for many industrial chemicals and fuels. #NSLSII
Abundant Catalyst Converts Methane into Valuable Liquid Chemicals
Low-cost sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels.
www.bnl.gov
August 4, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Our scientists have demonstrated a new approach for converting methane — the primary component of natural gas — into liquid precursors for many industrial chemicals and fuels. #NSLSII
Using ultrafast laser pulses and powerful X-rays, scientists at #NSLSII have generated “hidden” material phases.
Their research points toward new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.
Their research points toward new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.
Flipping the Quantum Switch
Research reveals hidden state of matter and points to new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.
www.bnl.gov
July 28, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Using ultrafast laser pulses and powerful X-rays, scientists at #NSLSII have generated “hidden” material phases.
Their research points toward new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.
Their research points toward new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.
The powerful capabilities of the Soft Inelastic X-ray Scattering (SIX) beamline at #NSLSII enabled researchers to identify how light can transform materials into "hidden" states.
Flipping the Quantum Switch
Research reveals hidden state of matter and points to new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.
www.bnl.gov
July 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM
The powerful capabilities of the Soft Inelastic X-ray Scattering (SIX) beamline at #NSLSII enabled researchers to identify how light can transform materials into "hidden" states.
This low-cost, sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels. #NSLSII
Abundant Catalyst Converts Methane into Valuable Liquid Chemicals
Low-cost sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels.
www.bnl.gov
July 21, 2026 at 12:20 PM
This low-cost, sulfur-tolerant compound could convert wasted natural gas into easily transportable commodity chemicals and fuels. #NSLSII
Yesterday at Dazzling Discoveries, we welcomed the community to tour #NSLSII, explore the science of clouds, and try hands-on activities with sensors, detectors, and more. Thanks to everyone who joined us and brought so much enthusiasm for science! #ExploreBrookhaven
July 20, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Yesterday at Dazzling Discoveries, we welcomed the community to tour #NSLSII, explore the science of clouds, and try hands-on activities with sensors, detectors, and more. Thanks to everyone who joined us and brought so much enthusiasm for science! #ExploreBrookhaven
Researchers at #NSLSII used short bursts of laser light — lasting just one hundred quadrillionths of a second — to “switch” a material from an insulating state to a conductive one.
Flipping the Quantum Switch
Research reveals hidden state of matter and points to new ways to control materials for future electronics and quantum technologies.
www.bnl.gov
July 14, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Researchers at #NSLSII used short bursts of laser light — lasting just one hundred quadrillionths of a second — to “switch” a material from an insulating state to a conductive one.