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The ILL Science Strategy, providing a detailed roadmap for the next decade, was presented in 2025 and is now taking shape in reality. April is a pivotal month, with the launch of the Neutron Battery Hub and of the Applied Science Instrument Group.

Linking simple physical rules, machine learning and neutron spectroscopy to discover crystals with record-low thermal conductivity

Are you interested in conducting your own postdoctoral research project, as a Marie Curie fellow, at the ILL - the world's leading facility in neutron science & technology?

Blood-based biomarkers are widely used to diagnose and monitor diseases through simple blood tests. However, in some cases they can be partially “hidden” and harder to detect accurately. Researchers investigated, with molecular accuracy, how biomarkers interact with lipid membranes using neutron reflectometry at the ILL.

A recent study shows that small molecular modifications can make barocaloric materials respond more reliably under pressure, supporting the development of solid-state cooling technologies without climate-damaging refrigerant gases.

Neutrons take a glimpse inside the molecular structure of plant-based foods

ILL welcomed a delegation of the Atomic Energy Agency and the Institute of Nuclear Physics of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Discussions focused on international cooperation in neutron science and on building a long-term scientific partnership.

A successful partnership between the company HTS-110 and the ILL is set to continue with the design and manufacture a 14 tesla high-field magnet for the ESS.

A newly published study looks into the molecular motions of therapeutic antibodies and their ability to interact with their target molecules. The results provide crucial information for optimising design and formulations in future developments.

The PaNOSC consortium (Photon and Neutron Open Science Cloud) has just signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC) Federation. By linking hundreds of data repositories and tools, the EOSC Federation aims to create a system where researchers across the continent can easily find, access, and use data and services to boost research and innovation.

PRISMAP, the European medical radionuclides programme, will end on 31 December 2025. The consortium has just published a press release providing an overview of the user projects funded by the programme.

The MARMOT system is the latest innovation in neutron technologies. During the last reactor cycle of 2025, it has been commissioned on ThALES with 1/4 of the detector channels fully equipped. Routine operation should start next year.