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Explore media highlights featuring the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source and its staff. Links open in a new tab.
Earth's technology faces a cosmic threat but don't worry, scientists are working on it
IFL Science
Dr Alfredo Carpineti from IFL Science spoke with Dr Christopher Frost at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source to explore how the ChipIr instrument ("a real-life cosmic ray factory") is helping to uncover vulnerabilities in our technology and improve our understanding of how to protect it.
Holding on to helium
Physics World
ISIS helium recovery manager Dale Keeping spoke with Physics World’s Hamish Johnson about how the facility uses and recycles helium, including an outreach programme that collects used party balloons so their helium can be recovered and reused at ISIS.
Unlocking innovative hydrogel treatments
European Pharmaceutical Review
Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast, Garry Laverty, Sreekanth Pentlavalli and Yuming An, delve into the potential of an innovative ‘hydrogel’ version of the HIV drug zidovudine using small-angle neutron scattering at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source.
The unseen impact of cosmic rays on electronics
Electronic Specifier
This article by Dr Christopher Frost, Head of Irradiation at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, emphasises the importance of understanding and mitigating errors to maintain the reliability and efficiency of critical communication systems, and explores ongoing research and testing.
Innovation News Network
Dr Victoria Garcia Sakai, Division Head for Neutron Spectroscopy at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, discusses her personal journey through STEM education and research, and her commitment to empowering women in STEM fields. Read the article on the Innovation News Network (opens in a new tab)
Laboratory News
Laboratory News interviewed Dr Ludmila Mee about the unique challenges and collaborative opportunities of working at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. Read the article on page 24 - 27 of Laboratory News (opens in a new tab)
Physics World
Adam Berlie, a muon instrument scientist at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, talks about his career so far, what it’s like to be a neurodivergent researcher, and his role as chair of the UKRI Disability Matters network. Read the article on Physics World (opens in a new tab)
The Microbiologist
ISIS scientist, Luke Clifton, describes how research undertaken at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is helping to decipher the structure and behaviour of biological membranes, supporting studies in critical areas such as drug delivery and antimicrobial resistance. Read the article on The Microbiologist (opens in a new tab)
The Debrief
Prof Sean Langridge, Associate Director of the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, discusses how advances in manipulating quantum materials at the atomic scale is unlocking new possibilities in energy, healthcare and next‑generation computing. Read the article on The Debrief (opens in a new tab)
Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
Dr Martin Owen Jones, Energy Materials Coordinator at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, Science and Technology Facilities Council, discusses powering Britain’s future by balancing gigafactories and battery innovation for the UK’s EV revolution. Read the article on the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (opens in a new tab)
Bioscience Today
Dr Luke Clifton, Instrument Scientist at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, explains how neutrons have emerged as a highly effective tool in the fight against antimicrobial resistance. Read the article on Bioscience Today (opens in a new tab)
Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
Dr Peter Baker of the UK’s ISIS Neutron and Muon Source and Co-investigator on the Faraday Institution FutureCat project, shares his thoughts on harnessing science and industry to drive battery innovation. Read the article on the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (opens in a new tab)
Physics World
Hamish Johnston reflects on his visit to the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, highlighting how experiments with neutrons and muons are advancing research across a breadth of scientific fields. Read the article on Physics World (opens in a new tab)
Drug Discovery World
Dr Luke Clifton, Instrument Scientist at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source explains the molecular mechanism behind antibiotics. Read the article on Drug Discovery World (opens in a new tab)
Laboratory News
A £90 million investment programme for one of the country’s largest scale national laboratories has been launched to ‘supercharge’ efforts to maintain the UK as a leading power in materials research. Read the article on Laboratory News (opens in a new tab)
The Business Magazine
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) has launched a £90 million program called Endeavour to expand the capacity and capability of UK's flagship ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, based at STFC's Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire, and explore new areas of materials research, including for clean energy. Read the article on The Business Magazine (opens in a new tab)
The Independent
The researchers said their work could help open doors to new cancer treatments. Read the article on The Independent (opens in a new tab)
NPR - Short Wave (Podcast)
Next-generation energy innovators Bill David and Serena Cussen challenged us to think about the future of clean energy storage. They spoke to Emily Kwong at the 2023 annual meeting for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Washington D.C. Listen to the podcast on Spotify (opens in a new tab)
Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining
Professor Martin Owen Jones, Energy Materials Coordinator at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, UK, examines ammonia storage for hydrogen. Read the article on the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (opens in a new tab)
Fuel Cells Bulletin
The key to unlocking hydrogen's net-zero potential is finding better materials to produce, use and store H2. Professor Martin Owen Jones from ISIS Neutron and Muon Source pinpoints the latest research advances in this area. Read the article on Fuel Cells Bulletin (opens in a new tab)
Automotive World
A multitude of battery chemistries and an evolving electric vehicle market are challenging the primacy and efficacy of lithium-ion. Read the article on Automotive World (opens in a new tab)
The Telegraph
Ammonia and sodium are the future of clean energy, according to Oxford University chemist who helped invent the lithium battery. Read the article on The Telegraph (opens in a new tab)
The Engineer
To meet the government objective of the UK becoming a scientific superpower, we must ensure we are providing a fair and inclusive workspace where all voices can be part of the way forward, says Zoe Bowden MBE. Read the article on The Engineer (opens in a new tab)
