The cell structures of plant and mammal bacteria have been brought into focus thanks to a new technique used at the OCTOPUS imaging cluster at the Central Laser Facility (CLF).

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) offers a fantastic start to a career, with our highly reputable Apprentice Training Scheme. Our apprentices receive professional training and hands-on learning while working on some of the most exciting research, engineering and computing facilities.

X-rays are great at looking deep inside stuff and laser-driven X-rays are even better, but there is always room for improvement.

Scientists using the Vulcan laser at the Central Laser Facility (CLF) have succeeded in setting a world record for the highest energy in single pulse of terahertz radiation achieved in a laboratory. 

Computing Insight UK, the high performance computing event organised by STFC, has once again been hailed a success by visitors and exhibitors. 

Secondary Science PGCE students from The University of Chester joined us today at Daresbury Laboratory to learn about the latest STFC projects, and how they can be presented to school children and young adults. 

Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is at the forefront of efforts to increase girls’ participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

A key component in making the gravitational wave detectors sensitive enough to be able to pick up the ripples in space time are the fused silica suspensions.