Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility, located at the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire.https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mwnirzes7m2qOn #WorldHeartDay, we're sharing how researchers used Diamond's DIAD beamline to explore the microscopic structure of a 3D-printed NiTi stent, revealing how it reacts under pressure. Their findings could help the development of more reliable stents in the future. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4xXG8k529 Sep 2026 09:20 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnirzes7m2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mwe5cqtrcl25Today, we held a symposium to celebrate Professor Dave Stuart's contributions to Diamond Light Source and his key role in shaping UK and European structural biology. Find out more about his remarkable career 👉 https://www.diamond.ac.uk/Home/Events/2026/Symposium--celebrating-Prof-Dave-Stuart.html25 Sep 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwe5cqtrcl25https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mwdars6ela2rEver wondered what it's like to work at Diamond? In our new video, you'll hear firsthand from a scientist and an electrical engineer as they share what brought them to Diamond, what their roles involve and the culture that makes it a unique place to work. Watch here 🎥👉 https://bit.ly/4hk6YMV25 Sep 2026 07:30 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdars6ela2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mw4fdoeyjl2pHow can #SynchrotronScience unlock the secrets of a prehistoric artefact? Using our I18 beamline, curators from @ashmoleanmuseum.bsky.social found that the blue glass inlays of an Iron Age terret originated in Egypt, uncovering long-distance trade connections. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4y45uxr22 Sep 2026 14:03 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw4fdoeyjl2phttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mvzbgj2cci2tDid you know that Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-80% of cases? To mark #WorldAlzheimersDay today, we asked three scientists how their beamtime at Diamond advanced their research into Alzheimer's and other dementia-causing disorders. Read their answers 👇21 Sep 2026 08:15 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzbgj2cci2thttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mvsasai6su25Scientists from Diamond and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source have contributed to the development of the world's first open-access battery imaging library. This international collaboration was led by Imperial College London and Finden Ltd's Antonis Vamvakeros. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4y1N9Rz18 Sep 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsasai6su25https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mvpnhbdigd2gIt was a pleasure to welcome the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Innovation at the University of Oxford, Prof Constantin Coussios OBE, to Diamond yesterday. It was wonderful to show how collaboration between universities and Diamond can help to accelerate scientific breakthroughs with real-world impact.17 Sep 2026 12:23 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpnhbdigd2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mvnj3j3at624An international team of researchers used Diamond's I13-2 beamline to investigate how liquid metal solidifies in #microgravity. Their work revealed insights that could improve #manufacturing processes such as casting, welding and metal 3D printing. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/4yLpDZn16 Sep 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnj3j3at624https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mvid6drtpo2wWe were delighted to welcome research professionals from Turkey to Diamond today. The visit brought together representatives from Turkey's research community and experts at Diamond, providing a valuable opportunity to explore future scientific collaborations. @instruct-eric.bsky.social 14 Sep 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvid6drtpo2whttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mv3hcij6hw25Harwell Campus' ENGINE Summit is coming up on 8 October! Speakers from Diamond include: ➡️ Prof Gianluigi Botton - CEO ➡️ Dr Adrian Mancuso - Physical Science Director ➡️ Prof Frank von Delft - Principal Scientist for the @openbind.bsky.social Consortium Register online 👉 https://bit.ly/4xKmZml09 Sep 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3hcij6hw25https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mtvi6u72u523Using our I18 beamline, researchers from @sheffielduni.bsky.social identified key differences between naturally corroded archaeological glass and accelerated laboratory tests. The findings will help refine models of glass durability for a range of applications. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3UTjTxJ25 Aug 2026 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvi6u72u523https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mtlynoupih24Yesterday @itvnews.bsky.social aired a programme exploring the history of Harwell Campus and what goes on behind the scenes today. We're delighted to feature as one of the key scientific facilities, showing our cutting-edge technology and the research it enables. Watch here 👉 https://bit.ly/4xoiFc8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5RKTAia82k21 Aug 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlynoupih24https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mtbiyddh2y23A new study using X-ray micro-computed tomography at Diamond's I13-2 beamline found that beech latewood density is linked to summer temperatures, which could offer a new way to reconstruct past climate conditions in places where conifers are scarce. Find out more 👉 https://bit.ly/3SH6W9D17 Aug 2026 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtbiyddh2y23https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mt2gm3nsay2pIt was a pleasure to host a delegation from Taiwan's National Atomic Research Institute last week. The visit provided an excellent opportunity to showcase how Diamond operates and highlight the research being carried out on our I11 and I20 beamlines. 14 Aug 2026 15:04 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt2gm3nsay2phttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mssrm3mrxy26Applications to attend the Diamond-CCP4 data collection and structure solution workshop are now open! Learn all about data collection best practice from experts in the field. 📅 25 November - 1 December 2026 📍 Diamond Light Source ⏳ Apply by 11 September Apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/3U8aWAi11 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mssrm3mrxy26https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3msq4de52g62nDiamond-II milestone reached!📣 SWIFT, one of three D-II flagship beamlines, has been handed over to beamline staff. Thank you to all involved in the planning, design and construction - we're excited to see the discoveries SWIFT will enable once operational. More D-II news 👉 https://bit.ly/3UjaXBq10 Aug 2026 12:34 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq4de52g62nhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3msgcnfi4e32hUsing our B07 and I09 beamlines, @uni-of-warwick.bsky.social researchers found that oxygen plays a greater role in energy storage than once thought. These findings could help develop next-generation battery cathodes for future electric vehicles and aircrafts. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4g0nCRd06 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msgcnfi4e32hhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3msdttcciy52bIt was a pleasure to welcome Prof Mark Breese, Director of SSLS, and Dr Jasbir Singh, Director of the Government Scientific Advisors Office, NRF Singapore, to Diamond earlier today. It was wonderful to show what goes on behind the scenes at Diamond and explore opportunites for future collaboration.05 Aug 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdttcciy52bhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3ms6r5reqgj2uA team of scientists has revealed how S. pneumoniae selectively captures the host sugar sialic acid as soon as it is released from human cells, providing new insights into how the bacterium establishes itself in the respiratory tract. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4fTnrad03 Aug 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ms6r5reqgj2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mrwkzn5oij2vApplications for our #Tomography Workshop: HTTomo are now open! This two-day workshop will help users gain confidence in using the HTTomo reconstruction software, from building bespoke pipelines and submitting jobs to interpreting results. Apply online by Monday 7 September 👉 https://bit.ly/44QvbEZ31 Jul 2026 08:48 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrwkzn5oij2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mrowxabcnv24Diamond's 16,000th paper has uncovered clues to hidden oceans on icy moons in our Solar System. Using the I11 beamline, researchers found that sodium chloride hydrates act as a geological archive of freezing conditions on ocean worlds like Europa and Enceladus. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4wqUzwY28 Jul 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrowxabcnv24https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mrn4rl23rv2zLast week, we held our I15-1 User Meeting for users across the community to showcase the exciting total scattering and pair distribution function science taking place in the field. The event was a fantastic chance for attendees to network and share their findings through talks and poster sessions. 27 Jul 2026 14:39 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrn4rl23rv2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mrd2sclrgs2qResearchers used our I13-1 beamline to study the nanoscale structures of butterfly wings' vibrant colours. They suggest that 3D characterisations of nanoscale differences in material make-ups could help us better understand the diverse properties of biomaterials. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4fghy7Y23 Jul 2026 14:37 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrd2sclrgs2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mraewpwhfi23Congratulations to Diamond's Mark Warren part of the winning team behind the @rsc.org Dalton Horizon Prize, recognised for their transformative approach to the synthesis, stabilisation and catalytic application of highly reactive transition metal complexes 👏 Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4pyppkB22 Jul 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mraewpwhfi23https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mr64fzbmha23It was wonderful to welcome Didcot and Wantage MP Olly Glover to Diamond earlier today and showcase how AI is supporting innovation in science and the research sector.21 Jul 2026 15:22 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr64fzbmha23https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mr5dos2gho24Using an InfraRed microbeam at Diamond, researchers have captured the molecular changes between 3D water and 2D confined water. The findings provide direct evidence for long-standing theoretical predictions about 2D water and offer a benchmark for future studies. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4forrPD21 Jul 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr5dos2gho24https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mr3ghyqcj524It was a pleasure to host Julia Lopez MP, the Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, at Diamond earlier today.20 Jul 2026 13:44 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3ghyqcj524https://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mqmeknhicd2vInterested in applying cryo-ET and cryo-FIB in your research? Apply for the Wellcome-MRC in situ Cryo-ET Workshop by 19 July for in-person attendance and 25 September for online! 📅 28 September - 02 October 📍 Diamond Light Source, the Astbury Centre and online Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4wGL38Z14 Jul 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqmeknhicd2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/diamondlightsource.bsky.social/post/3mqjta52lac2fRegistration for Diamond's annual Serial Crystallography Workshop is now open! The workshop will cover the basics of serial crystallography and training on how to run experiments at Diamond. 📅 22-23 September 📍 Diamond 🎟️ Free ⏳ Apply by 17:00, Sunday 16 August Apply here 👉 https://bit.ly/44W0Lkw13 Jul 2026 13:45 +0000at://did:plc:vftokvtn36bmvmubnron6nb2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjta52lac2f