Scientists used neutrons to investigate how hybrid implants made of magnesium and titanium change inside the body. The findings are important for developing better implants. © Adobe Stock
Scientists used neutrons to investigate how hybrid implants made of magnesium and titanium change inside the body. The findings are important for developing better implants. © Adobe Stock
23.02.2026
•Health Innovation
•5 min

How hydrogen affects titanium implants

Researchers use Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ to study how medical implants change inside the body.

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Electric fields deflect the propagation direction of magnetic textures, as revealed by neutron scattering
Electric fields deflect the propagation direction of magnetic textures, as revealed by neutron scattering. © Paul Scherrer Institute PSI/ AI-assisted visualisation
16.06.2025
•Future Technologies
•5 min

Steering magnetic textures with electric fields

Neutrons reveal a new way to control magnetism at the nanoscale

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Barely larger than a fingernail, the miniature Roman box lock from the 3rd or 4th century AD
Barely larger than a fingernail, the miniature Roman box lock from the 3rd or 4th century AD is skilfully crafted out of gold. The iron mechanism inside remained hidden for a long time because conventional imaging techniques were thwarted by the dense gold casing. It was only with the help of neutron tomography at PSI that the box lock could finally be deciphered non-destructively. © LWL/S. Brentführer
01.05.2025
•Large research facilities
•9 min

A tiny golden object from Roman times

PSI’s David Mannes has used neutrons to unravel the mystery of a fascinating archaeological artefact.

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Dario Ferreira Sanchez vor der microXAS-Strahllinie in der Synchrotron Lichtquelle Schweiz SLS. Hier konnten die Forschenden mittels Röntgendiffraktion die chemischen Prozesse in der Lithium-Luft-Batterie offenbaren.
Dario Ferreira Sanchez vor der microXAS-Strahllinie in der Synchrotron Lichtquelle Schweiz SLS. Hier konnten die Forschenden mittels Röntgendiffraktion die chemischen Prozesse in der Lithium-Luft-Batterie offenbaren.
(Foto: Paul Scherrer Institut/Markus Fischer)
14.03.2024
•Future Technologies
•8 min

Making powerful lithium-air batteries suitable for everyday use

Chemical processes in lithium-air batteries revealed using neutron beams and synchrotron light.

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Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging (LNS)

The PSI Laboratory for Neutron Scattering and Imaging conducts cutting-edge research at the Swiss Spallation Neutron Source SINQ.

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Dr. Theresia Heiden-Hecht (left) and Maren Müller (right) from Forschungszentrum Jülich
•Health Innovation

Green biomass as a sustainable source of protein

SINQ

The food industry is increasingly focusing on sustainable products. Proteins from green biomass are a promising option, as a research team involving the MLZ has discovered. These can be used, for example, as stabilisers in emulsions, such as in plant-based alternatives to yogurt, milk, ice cream, or cheese.

Shibaev et al
•Large research facilities

Resolving Complex Multiscale Structure of Magneto- and Electroactive Polymer Composites With an Ionic Liquid

SINQ

A multiscale understanding of the structure of ionogels – nanoparticle-free polymer composites incorporating ionic liquids – is essential for enhancing their macroscopic functional properties and unlocking their potential in critical applications such as energy storage, sensing, and actuation. We establish ...

Khasanov et al
•Large research facilities

Pressure and oxygen-isotope substitution on density-wave transitions in La4⁢Ni3⁢O10

SμS SINQ

Understanding the interplay between magnetism and superconductivity in nickelate systems is a key objective in condensed matter physics. Gaining microscopic insights into magnetism—particularly as it emerges near superconductivity—requires a synergistic approach that combines complementary experimental techniques with controlled tuning of external parameters. In this paper, we present ...

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