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Science Highlights by subject area

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Our Science Highlight articles cover the diverse research that takes place at our facility. ​You can browse our Science Highlight Articles​ by subject area below.​ Alternatively you can view ​all ​our Science Highlights​ or view Science Highlights by instrument ​​or visit our news and Science Highlights RSS feed ​h​ere.​​​
  • Science Minister Amanda Solloway in ISIS target station 2
    Addressing the UK's Science Priorities
    ISIS science supports many key themes of UK policy. See below how the work we do maps across to the latest government strategies.
  • Advanced Materials Science Highlights
    More new materials have been made in the last 20 years than in the rest of history. ISIS provides scientists with unique views of these materials.
  • Bioscience Science Highlights
    From the structure of small molecules to the shape of large molecular machines to develop drugs for controlling disease.
  • Chemistry Science Highlights
    Chemistry science at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source ranges from studies of catalyst action to atmospheric reactions.
  • Energy Science Highlights
    Neutrons can be used to study hydrogen storage materials, battery materials, solar cell films, fuel cells and more.
  • Heritage Science Highlights
    Neutrons and muons are well suited for the non-destructive analysis of archaeological, historical & art objects and conservation materials.
  • Industrial Science Highlights
    Read the latest stories on how our industrial partners have benefitted from research at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source.
  • Crystals of Ag3[Co(CN)6]
    Materials Engineering Science Highlights
    Neutrons are used to probe the stresses and material properties deep inside engineering components and materials.
  • Natural World Science Highlights
    Research at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is also being used to answer current questions about the Earth's natural environment.
  • Physics Science Highlights
    From ancient artifacts to future technologies; atomic scales to astrophysics, physics at ISIS covers a diverse range of science.
  • Soft Matter Science Highlights
    Soft matter encompasses a wide range of substances including polymers, surfactants, liquid crystals, micelles, and microemulsions.