Our colleague at the BNC was the lead author of a new, large-scale study that investigates pottery production during the Bronze Age (c. 1850-1300 BC) at the Minoan town of Palaikastro, east Crete. Both provenance and production technology were investigated through petrographic analysis of thin sections and wavelength dispersive X-ray Read more
We are pleased to announce the opening of the 1st Call for Access to the services of E-RIHS (European Research Infrastructure for Heritage Science) ERIC, a newly formed European Research Infrastructure Consortium including the BNC as well. The call invites scholars, researchers and professionals to apply for access to cutting-edge Read more
Our colleague at the BNC, in collaboration with the Eötvös Loránd University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL, Tennessee, USA), is investigating the adaptation strategies of various photosynthetic organisms to drought stress. Their research has revealed that the ornamental plant called ‘never never plant’ can maintain the structure and function Read more
Archaeological artefacts are frequent visitors at the BNC, as we are involved in numerous international and Hungarian archaeology projects. However, to the archaeologist, it’s not only those that glitter that are precious! Pottery, as one of the most abundant forms of human material culture, plays a significant role in archaeological Read more
In December last year, the Budapest Research Reactor was granted a further 10-year extension of operating license, however, the Hungarian Atomic Energy Authority imposed certain conditions to be met by the end of 2025. One of the major tasks is a partial reconstruction of the main building and some components Read more
Connecting with large scientific infrastructures around Europe can be a challenge, but NEPHEWS project takes the guesswork out of it now! Check out www.beamtime.eu and pick the access mode that suits you the best – direct access, user mentorship, or remote training. Photon and neutron sources of Europe are at Read more