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SwissFEL Achieves Ultralow-Temperature X-ray Observation of Quantum States

SwissFEL Achieves Ultralow-Temperature X-ray Observation of Quantum States

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland recently reported that the Cristallina experimental station of the Swiss Free-Electron Laser (SwissFEL) can now observe quantum states that only emerge at extremely low temperatures using X-ray scattering at temperatures close to absolute zero. Simon Gerber (left) and Bill Pedrini (right) at the Cristallina experimental station of SwissFEL. With the help of a custom-built cryostat connected to the beamline (far left), quantum states can now be studied at extremely low temperatures. Paul Scherrer Institute PSI/Markus FischerAccording to the team, they recently achieved a low temperature of 35 millikelvin in experiments...

2026-08-17

PETRA III Synchrotron Radiation Study Reveals New Clues to Aging Mechanisms of the Uterine Broad Ligament

PETRA III Synchrotron Radiation Study Reveals New Clues to Aging Mechanisms of the Uterine Broad Ligament

Austrian and German research teams recently used the PETRA III facility at the German Electron Synchrotron (DESY) to conduct X-ray analysis of the broad ligament, an important ligament supporting the uterus, providing new biomechanical clues for understanding the mechanisms of pelvic organ prolapse. The findings were published in *Acta Biomaterialia*. Pelvic organ prolapse is a common but poorly understood issue in women's health, affecting approximately 40% of women, and predominantly occurring in the latter half of life. Medical researchers have previously speculated that age-related loosening of the ligaments surrounding the uterus may be a significant contributing factor to prolapse. The broad ligament connects the uterus to the pelvic wall, and its strength and elasticity primarily derive from collagen...

2026-08-09