X-rays find new ways to shine

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Researchers are using high energy x-rays from third generation sources to study matter with speed and sensitivity unparalleled in the past. The beams are being utilized in the examination of spider silk, crystal structure and materials with structures too disordered for diffraction studies.

Research, Materials science, X-rays, X-ray diffraction

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Europeans plan their next big source

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A report released May 5, 1997, that details the specifications of the European Spallation Source represents step toward the creation of the most powerful pulsed-neuron source in the world. European neutron-scattering researchers hope to complete the facility by 2010.

Europe, Equipment and supplies, Design and construction, Science and technology policy, Neutron sources, Spallation (Nuclear physics)

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Astronomers protect endangered bands

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Astronomers attending the World Radio Conference in Geneva, Switzerland, in Nov 1995, presented a paper that requested governments to grant them exclusive use of particular radio bands. Radio frequencies are becoming crowded due to use of new technologies.

Radio broadcasting, Political activity, Frequency allocation (Telecommunications), Political aspects, Astronomers, Radio frequency allocation, Astronomical research

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