@CanLightSource

Scientists from around the world use our synchrotron for ground-breaking research in health, agriculture, environment, and advanced materials.

 Saskatoon, Canada
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Joined February 2011
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Eduardo’s journey took him from Spain to Canada, where he now leads the physics group at the CLS. When he’s off the clock, you’ll find him running, practicing Muay Thai, or enjoying the outdoors with his family. More: bit.ly/4pFh66M #PeoplePoweringDiscovery
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#Hydrogen fuel cells can power vehicles without emissions, but tiny charged impurities can reduce performance. Using the CLS, @TorontoMet researchers are studying these contaminants to improve efficiency. More: bit.ly/4eWY6vN @NSERC_CRSNG @researchTMU #ResearchInAction
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Western University researchers are using CMCF beamline to visualize the 3D shape of two proteins that help with DNA repair. Their work could eventually inform the design of new cancer treatments. #DNA #cancer #proteins #ResearchInAction
Western University researchers Tedson Nie, left, and Sam Chu

ALT Western University researchers Tedson Nie, left, and Sam Chu

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Researchers @queensu are investigating the behavior of a metal called rhenium in #wastewater from a ON metal recycling facility. What they learn could help protect rivers and lakes and find ways to recover and reuse #CriticalMetals. More: bit.ly/4evmKD8 #ResearchInAction
Image: Bas Vriens, supervisor (bottom right); Meghan Boyd, PhD student (middle); and, Olivia Clay, Masters student (top).

ALT Image: Bas Vriens, supervisor (bottom right); Meghan Boyd, PhD student (middle); and, Olivia Clay, Masters student (top).

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New #paper: "Identification of substrates of the human mitochondrial ClpXP protease and its implications for Perrault syndrome" by @uoftmedicine @UniofNewcastle who used the CMCF beamline at the CLS. go.nature.com/47Sjoay 👈 #Mitochondria #Proteostasis
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Researchers from @usask @agbiousask are studying what happens to the #phosphorus in fertilizer when its added to soil. This research could help farmers use #fertilizer more efficiently and reduce damage to the environment: bit.ly/3Ro0HGS #ResearchInAction
Samples of phosphorus ready for imaging.

ALT Samples of phosphorus ready for imaging.

The research team, from left to right: Derek Peak, project lead; Gourango Kar, research associate; and, Tihunie Yihun, masters student.

ALT The research team, from left to right: Derek Peak, project lead; Gourango Kar, research associate; and, Tihunie Yihun, masters student.

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Exposure to a mix of common airborne #agricultural contaminants could lead to lung effects in females, a new University of Saskatchewan study has uncovered. bit.ly/4APSahY @USaskCCRAH @WCVMToday @USaskMed @usask
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#Borage, a SK-grown crop, has a fatty acid used in food, health, and cosmetic products. After oil extraction, about 70% of the seed is discarded. With help from the CLS, researchers hope to turn this waste into new ingredients. More: bit.ly/4flno8e #ResearchInAction
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Today marks 22 years since the grand opening of CLS! Since 2004, thousands of researchers have used the facility to advance discoveries in health, agriculture, the environment, energy, and materials science.
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For #NuclearScienceWeek, we're sharing research from @UofRegina at the CLS exploring corrosion in nuclear waste containers. The findings could help inform safer long-term storage of radioactive waste and support Canada's nuclear future. bit.ly/3U8KPd2
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#Germanium helps power electronics but supply is limited since it’s a by-product of zinc #mining. Using CLS, researchers studied samples from a NWT deposit to see how germanium is stored within. More: bit.ly/3PZtdhD @ubcscience @UofTArtSci @UofTEarthSci #ResearchInAction
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New #paper: "Assessing Soft Reduction Effects on Centerline Macrosegregation in Continuous Casting Using Five Evaluation Metrics" by @McMasterU @TataSteelNL who used the VESPERS beamline at the CLS. bit.ly/4s456gg 👈 #Steelmaking #Manufacturing
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It’s a passion for science and discovery that motivates Omar Marinos, an associate scientist at our BMIT beamline. It’s why he moved from Peru to Saskatoon in 2018 to pursue his Master’s in mechanical engineering. #PeoplePoweringDiscovery bit.ly/4dUoHd8
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Expectant mothers are encouraged to take folic acid when they’re pregnant because it helps babies grow and develop. But @usask researchers are exploring whether a different form of folate, may actually work better. #ResearchInAction @CIHR_IRSC bit.ly/4ezRrbd
Image: Shayna Fichter, an MSc Nutrition student, examining samples at the Mid-IR Agilent beamline.

ALT Image: Shayna Fichter, an MSc Nutrition student, examining samples at the Mid-IR Agilent beamline.

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#MediaRelease: Using the CLS, researchers from @UofT @UofTEngineering @uoftmie have shown that breaking in or conditioning #hydrogen fuel cells helps brings order to their #catalyst layer, improving their performance and longevity. bit.ly/4sgYHyD
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Researchers from @uOttawa @uOttawaGenie have made breakthroughs in the study of #ThinFilmTransistors that could could dramatically improve the efficiency and sustainability some of the small, wearable #electronic devices we rely on daily. bit.ly/4smmbm1
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Researchers @UofT @uoftmedicine @SinaiHealth are studying protein kinases, tiny machines in cells that turn other proteins on or off. When kinases stop working right, cells can become sick and diseases can start. Learn more: bit.ly/48bKN88 #ResearchInAction
Image 1: X-ray diffraction data collected at the CLS has enabled the Sicheri Lab to solve high-quality, x-ray crystal structures which have yielded novel insights into how signaling and protein destruction pathways are regulated.

ALT Image 1: X-ray diffraction data collected at the CLS has enabled the Sicheri Lab to solve high-quality, x-ray crystal structures which have yielded novel insights into how signaling and protein destruction pathways are regulated.

Image 2: Derek Ceccarelli (Research Associate, Sicheri Lab, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute) screens crystals for x-ray diffraction prior to sending samples to the CLS for x-ray data collection.

ALT Image 2: Derek Ceccarelli (Research Associate, Sicheri Lab, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute) screens crystals for x-ray diffraction prior to sending samples to the CLS for x-ray data collection.

Image 3: Sarina Doshi (PhD Candidate, Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto) scans a 24-well VDX tray for crystals using a stereomicroscope.

ALT Image 3: Sarina Doshi (PhD Candidate, Department of Biochemistry, University of Toronto) scans a 24-well VDX tray for crystals using a stereomicroscope.

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From pollution to possibility. Researchers at @McMasterU are using the CLS to better understand materials that can convert nitrate pollution into ammonia, supporting cleaner water and more sustainable chemistry. lnkd.in/p/gm-BDhiS
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Legislators from Germany, alongside @SKLegAssembly visited CLS through the Partnership of Parliaments program. They learned how Canada's synchrotron supports research in health, agriculture, the environment, and advanced materials.
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Researchers @WesternU are studying tiny iron-nickel #alloys with unique properties. They hope their findings will help to design novel materials for applications in #aerospace, manufacturing, energy, and catalysis: bit.ly/3T1n1al@westernuScien… @NSERC_CRSNG #ResearchInAction
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