Science

This X-Ray Is A Billion Times Brighter Than Any Before It. Can It Reveal The Secrets Of Viruses?

While conducting research, scientists have never been able to capture accurate image of a virus’ insides without freezing or slicing it open. With the introduction of the Linac Coherent Light Source, an X-ray free-electron laser which is a billion times brighter than any previous X-ray source, that all changes. Now they can look at viruses while they’re in action, opening up all sorts of possibilities for future research.


November 23, 2010
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TSA: Here’s What You Need To Know About Airport Security

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