The ancient history of giant sperm 
Synchrotron X-ray holotomography at the ESRF has revealed why size really does matter to the sex lives of some creatures. The researchers provide evidence of ancient giant fossil sperm and hint at a link to organisms alive today. [July 1, 2009]

Enzymic activity 
Researchers have obtained the first three-dimensional crystal structure of the non-haem, iron-containing enzyme, hydroxyethylphosphonate dioxygenase (HEPD) from the Streptomyces soil microbe. The study could lead to new agricultural technology, catalysts, and even novel antibiotics. [June 15, 2009]

X-Ray laser: past, present, and future  [registered users only]
This review concentrates on X-ray laser research and development covering the so called soft X-ray region (down to ca. 10 nm) and the water window region (down to 2.3 - 4.4 nm). [June 8, 2009]

Lockheed Martin's GOES-O satellite launched with e2v image sensors  
[June 30, 2009]

inXitu's, TERRA, field portable XRD/XRF instrument wins GOLD prize for innovation at 2009 Pittcon 
[May 8, 2009]

New SPECTROMAXx: SPECTRO's bestseller now more economical and more flexible 
[May 8, 2009]

Fast, Precise Elemental Analysis for Process Control 
[May 6, 2009]

University of Western Ontario announces XRF2009 - Short Course in Modern X-ray Spectrometry 
[April 30, 2009]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces New Solvent Recycling System  
[April 23, 2009]

Pittcon 2009 Reports Increased Conferee Attendance  
[April 7, 2009]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Moves Science Forward at ACHEMA 2009 
[April 1, 2009]