In this episode of C&EN Uncovered, host Craig Bettenhausen speaks with C&EN Senior Editor, Laurel Oldach, about an ultrabright breakthrough in laser technology that may change the way we look at cry-electron microscopy. You can find the <a href= "https://cen.acs.org/analytical-chemistry/microscopy/laser-phase-plate-cryo-electron-microscopy-advance/104/web/2026/06"> link to the article here.</a> Subscribe to Stereo Chemistry now on <a href= "https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stereo-chemistry/id1342684917"> Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href= "https://open.spotify.com/show/7LuXGgxffat3bQZ5uEHL3i">Spotify</a>, or wherever you listen to podcasts. <h2 dir="ltr">Credits:</h2> Executive producer: David Anderson Host: Craig Bettenhausen Reporter: Laurel Oldach Video + Audio Producer: David Anderson, Jeremy Barr Music: Commercial Flow, Shutterstock Contact Stereo Chemistry: Contact us on social media at @cenmag or email cenfeedback@acs.org.

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