High-power X-ray imaging just got 40 times faster and less damaging

A new method makes high-power X-ray imaging 40 times faster and uses much less radiation. This means scientists can now study delicate materials or run many more experiments at facilities like synchrotrons.

For years, detailed X-ray imaging at facilities like synchrotrons was slow and could damage sensitive samples. This new technique means researchers can now get high-resolution images of biological samples or new materials without destroying them. It also means these expensive facilities can process far more experiments, accelerating discovery in fields from medicine to materials science.