News and Announcements
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Is a New Phase of Mineral a Clue to Internal Dynamics of a “Super Earth”?
Is a New Phase of Mineral a Clue to Life on a “Super Earth”?: Many of the planets orbiting other stars are rocky like Earth, but considerably bigger. Scientists wonder if these “Super Earths” could support life. Researchers are using the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Photon Source to understand how common silic
Researchers from CIW, UNLV, ANL, Princeton and UofC investigate the mineralogy of super-Earths and other rocky exoplanets.
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CARS mourns the loss of Guy Macha
Guy was a valued staff member of CARS for 26 years, he will be remembered for his appreciated insight, advice, subtle sense of humor and kindness. Guy will be missed. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his beloved wife Alice, his family and friends.
GSECARS Presents: Workshop on “Advances in Synchrotron-Based Research Towards Understanding the Structure, Evolution, and Dynamics of Earth and Planetary Interiors”
August 31 thru September 2, 2021
GSECARS Participates in 2021 APS/IIT Virtual Summer XAFS School
GSECARS’ scientist Matt Newville gives presentation as part of the 2021 APS/IIT Virtual XAFS School.
Click here to view Matt’s presentation. on the GSECARS YouTube Channel:
https://youtu.be/2aoChGbmfmk
Smiley Users are Back On-Site
Yet another exciting run has come to an end for the DAC program at 13-IDD and 13-BMD. We were thrilled to work with all our users remotely and on-site and be part of their breathtaking experiments, pushing the pressure and temperature limits to over 160 DACs. We look forward to welcome all users back at GSECARS on the 2021-3 run!
Tutorial: Larch for XAFS Analysis
GSECARS’ Matt Newville presented a tutorial “Larch for XAFS Analysis” for the XAFS2021 Virtual Conference, July 12, 2021.
Mailed in DACs heading home after a very successful 2021-2 Sector 13 IDD DAC run!
Vitali Prakapenka Opens the Door to GSECARS for the Journey to the Center of the Earth
Join the #webinar and get into minerals, phase transitions and dynamics occurring under extreme conditions.
Synchrotron Earth Sciences Presents – Synchrotrons and Geochemistry: A Workshop for Novices and Experts
The Steering Committee for Synchrotron Earth Sciences recently hosted a workshop which focused on applications of synchrotron science to geochemical research. This workshop targeted both those who are less familiar with synchrotron sources and experienced users who are eager to learn about and to discuss the next generation of synchrotron capabilities for geochemical research.
APS Highlights:
How do ice giants maintain their magnetic fields?
CarnegieScience.edu showcases the exciting discoveries of our pioneering researchers in astronomy, Earth and planetary science, genetics and developmental biology, global ecology, matter at extremes states, and plant science. It also features our science education programs, and much, much more.
Frustrated Antiferromagnet Jarosite Collapses under Pressure
Frustrated Antiferromagnet Jarosite Collapses under Pressure: Researchers using the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Photon Source and National Synchrotron Light Source II investigating the pressure-temperature phase diagram of jarosite at pressures up to 121 GPa found that it’s antiferromagnetic magnetic order di
Space odyssey: Argonne scientists among the first to study asteroid fragments
Using X-ray techniques, scientists will study tiny specks of asteroid 162173 Ryugu, collected by a Japanese space mission. Learning more about how this asteroid formed will further our understanding of the solar system, including Earth’s formation.
Carbonate-induced Melting in the Deep Upper Mantle
Carbonate-induced Melting in the Deep Upper Mantle: This research, carried out at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Photon Source, will foster a better understanding of the role of carbon in the Earth’s geochemical and geophysical systems.
Earthly Rocks Point Way to Water Hidden on Mars
Earthly Rocks Point Way to Water Hidden on Mars: An iron-rich mineral species that was debunked in the 1920s turns out to be extremely common on Earth, suggesting the existence of a substantial water reservoir on Mars, according to studies at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Photon Source. Funded by NSF EAR Geochemistry and Geobiology.