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Pinpointing Magnetic Mysteries and Mechanisms in a Layered Perovskite

The strontium ruthenate family has a perovskite-like structure that can assemble into different configurations, offering an ideal way to study how the physics change as the material goes from 3D to 2D. In this study, researchers revealed how electrons with different spins behave in distinct layers of a three-layer magnetic material. The results deepen the field’s understanding of how magnetism emerges in layered materials, an important concept for future magnetic technologies and quantum electronic devices. Read more »PPT-icon-35

Researchers Identify Viral Swiss Army Knife, Clarifying How Replication Occurs

Viruses are ingenious, infectious agents, capable of replicating inside the living cells of a host organism. Enterovirus, a common viral pathogen, is responsible for a range of diseases from mild colds to severe conditions, including viral meningitis, myocarditis, and paralysis. A new study sheds light on how enteroviruses use structured RNA elements and multifunctional proteins to coordinate viral replication efficiently using minimal genetic material. Read more »

ALS-United: Jordan Caddick and Calvin Lau

ALS-United is an opportunity to meet the people collaborating at the Advanced Light Source and the ALS Upgrade Project. Hear firsthand how team science enables the cutting-edge research of today and builds the facility of the future. This month, we spoke with Jordan Caddick (Project Director in Projects & Infrastructure Modernization Division) and Calvin Lau (Principal Resource Analyst). Read more »

2025 User Meeting Registration is Open

August 11–13, 2025: Join us in person at the DoubleTree at Berkeley Marina for the Advanced Light Source User Meeting. Register by July 28 to take part in talks, poster slams, hands-on workshops, tutorials, and an exhibitor fair with refreshments. Read more »

Catalysts Get a Boost with Atomic-Level Tinkering

A research team led by Berkeley Lab designed and fabricated catalysts by precisely tuning the co-localization of active metals—key catalytic centers for specific steps in reaction pathways—offering a new level of control over catalytic performance. Read more »

ALS-United: Don MacGill, Matt Warren, and Kyle McCombs

ALS-United is an opportunity to meet the people collaborating at the Advanced Light Source and the ALS Upgrade Project. Hear firsthand how team science enables the cutting-edge research of today and builds the facility of the future. This month, we spoke with Don MacGill (ALS Mechanical Technician Supervisor), Matt Warren (ALS Mechanical Technician Supervisor), and Kyle McCombs (ALS Mechanical Technology Group Lead). Read more »

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) STEM Fair

Berkeley Lab returned to the OUSD STEM Fair in Oakland, offering a hands-on activity where students and their parents learn about the electromagnetic spectrum. The Lab’s booth was staffed by ALS staff members, Gianna Fazioliu, Ian Lacey, and Ina Reichel. Read more »

A Deeper Look into Emergent Magnetism at Interfaces

Researchers shed new light on interfacial ferromagnetism in superlattices of alternating magnetic layers. By advancing our understanding of atomic-level interactions at magnetic interfaces, this work expands the scope of traditional interface studies and lays the groundwork for future innovations in magnetic storage and spintronics. Read more »

From Sequence to Structure: A Fast Track for RNA Modeling

RNA isn’t just a genetic messenger—it also folds into complex shapes to drive vital biological processes. Scientists are just starting to understand the many functions of these molecules, and how we can harness them for applications in environmental science, agriculture, and medicine. A powerful new RNA structure prediction tool is here to help.  Read more »