Since President Trump took office, the National Institutes of Health has significantly cut grant funding, prompting concerns for the future of scientific opportunities for students.
"Industry was looking for scientific information to make sure their processes were safe," Martin said. "So, led by Diel's lab, we started a series of studies driven by the fact that industry needed these answers."
The Diamond Light Source, a stunning flying saucer-shaped building housing a synchrotron, opens for free tours a few times a year, allowing public access to advanced scientific exploration.