New system sprang from a desire to better preserve ribosome crystals

The goal: build a shoebox-sized particle accelerator in five years

International collaboration, including SLAC scientists, begins detailed studies of mysterious particles with new experiment

Researchers see 'spin current' in motion for the first time

Accelerating positrons with plasma is a step toward smaller, cheaper particle colliders

SLAC's X-ray laser lends new insight into key target for drug development

X-ray studies at SLAC's synchrotron pave the way for better methods to convert sunlight to electricity.

X-ray laser measures atomic-scale details of how ring-shaped gas molecule breaks open, unravels.

X-ray studies conducted at SLAC confirm long-theorized 3D property in exotic material.

A simulated flip from metal to insulator might be used to encode information.

Inspired by 1970s method, Stanford scientists find a way to go back and improve past scientific results.

Experiment compiles hundreds of images, reveals inner details of intact ‘mimivirus.’

Technique could allow study of viral infections, cell division and photosynthesis in new detail.

Experiments at SLAC that help explain bacterial adaptive defenses could aid in disease prevention.

Large synoptic survey telescope passes major milestone.