MAX IV Laboratory

18/08/2026

Research in Nature Communications reveals atomic-level details of the spiral structure of the tusk. This knowledge of complex tooth construction advances understanding towards potential innovations in design.
Read more: https://www.maxiv.lu.se/article/the-structural-twist-of-narwhal-tooth/
The study was conducted by researchers from Aarhus Universitet Chalmers University of Technology and the Naturinstitut (Greenland Institute of Natural Resources).

Recent research in Nature Communications led by Aarhus University reports on the intriguing life history of narwhals, a species of Arctic marine mammal. The study reveals atomic-level details of the helical structure of the whale tusk. This knowledge of complex tooth construction advances understand...

30/06/2026

A debut on Wednesday 8 July at the Galway Film Festival in Ireland!
available now for 'Marks of Time', a short film recorded on-location at the Swedish Natural History Museum / Naturhistoriska Riksmuseet in Stockholm and MAX IV!
More information here -> https://www.galwayfilmfleadh.com/project/world-documentaries-2/
Galway Film Fleadh

World DOCUMENTARIES Wed 8 July | 13:45 | Pálás Screen 3 | 99′ Buy Tickets Spanning continents and cultures, this collection of documentary shorts explores resilience, memory, identity and community. From personal journeys to global struggles, these films examine lives shaped by change. Films in ...

23/06/2026

What comes after lithium ion batteries, you ask? Scientists working at MAX IV's ForMAX beamline are studying material for lithium metal . New battery designs hold promise as a next-generation power solution for and systems. Read more -> https://www.maxiv.lu.se/article/the-liquid-tech-of-self-healing-batteries/

Materials scientists seek to develop better lithium (Li) metal batteries by improving structural stability and reducing dendrite formation that causes battery failure. It is well-known that instability at the metal electrode-electrolyte interface causes lithium dendrite growth, leading to short-circ...

02/06/2026

Science Spring Run 2026, co-organised by and the European Spallation Source ERIC, is in the books! Great job to all the participants! We hope to see you all again in Kunskapsparken next year.
Lunds kommun

04/05/2026

A MAX IV expert group is traveling to around , on a journey to learn what Swedish researchers want most from research at MAX IV and gather valuable user input on the MAX 4U science case.
Read more -> https://www.maxiv.lu.se/article/max-iv-roadshow-a-collaborative-journey-with-swedish-universities/

The MAX IV organisation is taking the MAX 4U science case and key messages on the benefits of high brilliance X-ray analysis on the road this spring, visiting more than a dozen universities in Sweden for presentations and discussion.

22/04/2026

A visceral sense, an art-felt appeal - however art speaks to you, it can inspire. In stories of science, art offers a perspective beyond the facts and graphs. Read how MAX IV’s first artist in residence, Jennifer Rainsford plans to bring her experiences inside MAX IV to the public in new works inspired by the light. --> https://www.maxiv.lu.se/article/a-visceral-appeal-to-seed-the-future/

MAX IV’s first artist in residence, Jennifer Rainsford has revealed her plans for a science-inspired artwork crafted with X-rays and experiences from the experimental halls of MAX IV. With insights from ForMAX, NanoMAX and other beamlines and the laser lab, her new exhibit and film will offer the ...