Protein structures not only revealed how SARS and MERS antibodies inhibit the viruses from attaching to host cells, they also revealed an unprecedented example of receptor mimicry that triggers the cell-invasion machinery of the SARS virus. The results inform efforts to prevent and treat these serious, often deadly, respiratory diseases. Read more »
ALSNews Vol. 404
April 24, 2019
Superconductor Exhibits “Glassy” Electronic Phase
Researchers discovered that electrons in a high-temperature superconductor can exhibit a new type of collective behavior that is more “glassy” (disordered) than expected. The study provides valuable insight into the nature of collective electron behaviors and how they relate to high-temperature superconductivity. Read more »
Infrared Light Reveals Microstripes at Insulator-Metal Transition
In this study of a current-driven insulator-to-metal transition, a distinctive stripe pattern develops between the insulating and metallic phases. The work reveals remarkable new features of electrically induced insulator-to-metal transitions in materials with potential applications in energy-efficient memory and transistor devices. Read more »
Chiral Crystals Give Rise to Topological Conductors
Researchers have discovered materials whose chiral crystal structures produce chirality in their electronic behavior. These topological conductors retain their unique electronic properties regardless of defects and open new possibilities in materials research. Read more »
ALS Director Announces Andreas Scholl as New Science Deputy
I am delighted to inform you that our search for a new science deputy has ended successfully with the appointment of ALS senior staff scientist Andreas Scholl. I look forward to working with him as we continue to manage this world-leading facility and get ready for ALS-U science. Read more »
Dylan McReynolds, Computer Systems Engineer
Dylan McReynolds joined the ALS Computing Program in February. After spending 25 years working in industry, he is excited to meet beamline scientists and users to understand and support their software needs. Read more »
ALS Doctoral Fellowship Applications Open June 1
ALS Doctoral Fellowships in Residence allow early-career researchers to spend a year at the ALS working at the frontier of synchrotron radiation research and helping advance state-of-the-art techniques. Applications will be accepted from June 1–June 30. Read more »
April 2019 Message from the UEC
Fanny Rodolakis, the chair of the Users’ Executive Committee (UEC) for 2019, reports on the most recent UEC meeting and calls for speaker suggestions for this year’s User Meeting. Read more »
ALS in the News (April 2019)
- Electric Skyrmions Charge Ahead for Next-Generation Data Storage
- Cometary Surprise Found Inside Meteorite
- Gerhard Ertl Young Investigator Award for Søren Ulstrup
- Regulation of Algal Photosynthesis and Metabolism
- First Look at New Light Absorbing Protein
- The Rational Design of More Active Catalysts: Kelsey Stoerzinger
- How the Sap Runs
- FY20 Budget Request: DOE Office of Science