Old North Church of Marbleheads South African partnership evolves Oct 15, 2009
In some instances, they presented gifts, like microscopes; in other instances, they read aloud to the students. One big project the group undertook this year was developed through the Boston-based non-profit South Africa Partners, which matches book donations. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
8 places every American should see Oct 14, 2009
Monticello, located in Charlottesville, Virginia, is filled with more than 5,000 of Jefferson's prized artifacts, like botanic microscopes, an illustrated engraving of the Declaration of Independence, and elk antlers from the Lewis and Clark Expedition (which Jefferson sponsored). The residence provides a fascinating exhibition of the progressive, transformative ideas of its owner. (CNN)
Bioengineer Uses Nanoparticles To Target Drugs Oct 9, 2009
It involves engineering materials on such a small scale that the results can be seen only with electron and atomic force microscopes. Nano-engineers take advantage of natural forces positive and negative electrical charges, attraction and repulsion, surface texture to have materials self assemble. (Science Daily)
Filming Photons, One Million Times A Second Oct 8, 2009
7, 2009) Researchers have created a CMOS (semiconductor) camera capable of filming individual photons one million times a second. The scientists wanted to create the fastest, highest resolution CMOS (semiconductor) video camera, but to do that they needed to choose an ultra-fast photo detector. (Science Daily)
Potential Leap Forward In Electron Microscopy Oct 7, 2009
To Peer Inside A Living Cell: Quantum Mechanics Could Help Build Ultra-high-resolution Electron Microscopes ... To Peer Inside A Living Cell: Quantum Mechanics Could Help Build Ultra-high-resolution Electron Microscopes ... 7, 2009) Electron microscopes are the most powerful type of microscope, capable of distinguishing even individual atoms. (Science Daily)
Novel polymer delivers genetic medicine, allows tracking Oct 7, 2009
At the nanometer or cellular scale, the researchers are able to track the polymers using sensitive microscopes, which capture the nanoparticle luminescence. At the sub-millimeter or tissue scale, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is used to see where the nanoparticles are going. (EurekAlert!)
Scientist Builds Imager That Identifies, Locates Individual Cancer Cells Oct 5, 2009
5, 2007) The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) has developed a new computational tool that makes images obtained with cutting-edge microscopes even. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Former Sheriff Flies the Bird Oct 3, 2009
And Stealing - when accepting an elected or appointed position you put yourself under the cameras & microscopes. It is up to the media many times, local or otherwise, to keep people honest because the everyday public doesn't have the time, resources or knowledge to investgate where necessary. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Ardi displaces Lucy as oldest hominid skeleton Oct 2, 2009
Micro-CT scanners were used to study the inner and outer anatomy of the bones and teeth, and scanning electron microscopes were used to study the structure and surface details. The 5,000 micro-CT slices through the broken skull allowed the team to reconstruct it on a computer and then "print" it on a 3-D stereolithic printer at the University of Tokyo. (EurekAlert!)
Tech treasure Oct 1, 2009
"There are all the important pieces that are firsts: you have one of the first bedwarmers, one of the first food processors, one of the world's first microscopes and one of the first light bulbs - seeing it all together gives a general impression of awe.". Bonhams has been called in to auction off Mr Bennett-Levy's collection because he is moving to France. (BBC News -- Technology)
Nigeria: Between Usain Bolt And Caster Semenya Sep 30, 2009
They should keep their noses out of athletics and their microscopes out of our paths. Or if they must join the fun, let them begin with Usain Bolt, not Semenya. (allAfrica.com)
A New Glance On Microscopic Images Sep 25, 2009
Modern microscopes are able to three-dimensionally map molecules, to identify smallest structures like single atoms, or even to distinguish between different sorts of atoms ... Atomic force microscopes come along with a resolution even beyond the nanoscale level (the gap between two atoms averages 0. (Science Daily)
6 out-of-this-world government sites in Second Life Sep 18, 2009
CDC Second Life Island opened to the public in spring 2008 as an educational space to demonstrate its mission and goals, and it includes interactive features such as the ability for users to study different bacteria and diseases with microscopes. Users also can ask questions of live CDC representatives. (FCW.com)
The diminutive Dr Death Sep 14, 2009
When he married me he thought I worked with microscopes in a lab. . (The Star Online, Malaysia)
* More than Miro Sep 12, 2009
The Old Curiosity shop is next, a dark treasure trove of antiquey stuff, and then we cross the Ramblas X quickly, because its crowded and horrible X and head towards the cathedral, where we visit Anomorfosis, which belongs to a man who collects industrial and scientific antiques, his wares ranging from old cameras to ancient-looking microscopes and cassette tapes. Then its on to a nearby poster and print shop, stacked from floor to ceiling with old cartoons, magazine covers and film... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Dividing Cells 'Feel' Their Way Out Of Warp Sep 11, 2009
Working with hardy, single-celled protozoa that move and divide similarly to human cells, the scientists watched through microscopes while they deformed the cells' shapes with a tiny instrument that, like a soda straw, sucks in on the cell surface and creates distorted shapes. "This particular method, based on a very old principle that dates back to Archimedes, enables us to deform cells without killing them, much in the same way that natural processes in the body constantly assault them,... (Science Daily)
Art.view: A cabinet of wonder Sep 11, 2009
Visitors must peek into microscopes to examine these remarkable iridescent flowers and birds (pictured at top). Yet the question itches: was there ever a Henry Dalton. (The Economist)
Not your father's science lab Sep 10, 2009
Equipment and technology: Inadequate power supply inhibits use of multiple microscopes, computers. Too little space for all needed equipment. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Function Of Neglected Structure In Neurons Revealed After 50 Years Sep 9, 2009
As equipment of this type cannot simply be purchased off the shelf, these innovative microscopes are custom-built and refined by Thomas Oertner himself. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Cheat-Resistant 3D IPhone Game Relies On Score-Checking Replays Sep 8, 2009
Mostafavi also develops algorithms for improving the quality and utility of 3D models that represent biological data gleaned from biological images taken by electron microscopes. Mostafavi performs this work at the National Center for Microscopy and Imaging Research (NCMIR) at UC San Diego, which develops state-of-the-art 3D imaging and analysis technologies to help biomedical researchers understand biological structure and function relationships in cells and tissues. (Science Daily)
Rwanda: Country Achieving 'Impressive' Results With HIV, TB Sep 3, 2009
The National Reference Laboratory is also studying more efficient microscopes and staining techniques to shorten the time-lag in TB diagnosis. Earlier this week, Mr. Sidib; addressed the 59th session of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa in Kigali, where he stressed the urgent need stop new HIV infections and called for a sea-change approach to prevent sexual transmission of HIV. "Prevention must become our watchword, the banner we raise in this critical stage of... (allAfrica.com)
Super-sized Tiny Proteins: Software Helps Biologists Visualize Molecules Aug 28, 2009
(July 18, 2008) A new virtual environment enables scientists and engineers to interpret raw data collected with powerful instruments called dynamic atomic force microscopes. This is part of a research trend, with. (Science Daily)
Verizon Business Enhances Security Picture for Nikon's Global Network Aug 25, 2009
These items complement our diverse array of industrial precision equipment that includes semiconductor-related equipment, IC and LCD steppers and scanners, microscopes and measuring instruments. Having 38 group companies outside Japan, Nikon is a truly global enterprise with almost 70% of its net sales from export business. (PR Newswire)
FEI Company to Present At Silicon Forest Technology and Financial Forum Aug 22, 2009
It is a premier provider of electron and ion-beam microscopes and tools for nanoscale applications across many industries: industrial and academic materials research, life sciences, semiconductors, data storage, natural resources and more. With a 60-year history of technological innovation and leadership, FEI has set the performance standard in transmission electron microscopes (TEM), scanning electron microscopes (SEM) and DualBeams(tm), which combine a SEM with a focused ion beam (FIB). (Primezone Releases)
Scientist has high hopes for invisibility cloak Aug 21, 2009
" Although the professor admitted it was difficult to predict possible applications, he suggested invisibility research could be used to improve visibility, leading to the development of the perfect retroreflectors (cats eyes), better microscopes and improved lenses. He added: "I will most certainly find easier ways of cloaking, but it remains to be seen how practical they are. "The important thing is to understand the foundations and come up with something new or take an existing idea to... (BBC News -- Technology)
Learn about pond life at the Market Aug 18, 2009
Using field microscopes, dip nets and hand lenses, kids will investigate a variety of pond dwellers ranging from minute protozoans in a microscopic field to the larger reptiles and amphibians. Fashion-forward kids can also pick up one of the new I m growing locally in Maynard Farmers Market |T-shirts. (Beacon Villager, MA)
Nanocrystal Growth Spurts: First Real-Time Direct Observations Of Nanocrystal Growth In Solution Aug 14, 2009
Says Dahmen, From a microscopist s point of view, the ability to observe nanoparticles in liquid solution opens new opportunities in an area that has traditionally been off-limits because electron microscopes require vacuum conditions. We can now see directly what before could only be surmised from the statistical behavior of the ensemble. (Science Daily)
Uncovering the secrets of ulcer-causing bacteria Aug 13, 2009
Using video microscopes, the researchers found that when mucins extracted from mucus were in a liquid state, the bacteria could swim freely, but when mucins were in a gel state, the bacteria were stuck, even though their tails were rotating. More advanced imaging techniques revealed that pH changes directly correlated with the ability of the bacteria to move--the higher the pH, the greater the movement. (EurekAlert!)
Discovery to aid study of biological structures, molecules Aug 12, 2009
Because the instrument enables scientists to "see" objects far smaller than possible using light microscopes, it could be ideal for studying molecules, cell membranes and other biological structures. The best way to study such structures is in their wet, natural environments. (EurekAlert!)
Campus science research focuses on neurodynamics, nanoscience Aug 11, 2009
There are facilities for mass spectroscopy, scanning and transmission electron microscopes, scanning probe microscopy, an X-ray diffraction laboratory, high field NMR facility, computational facilities and those for molecular modeling. Research groups are Theoretical and Computational Nanoscience, Nanoscale Materials and Systems, and Membrane lar Function. (The Current Online, MO)
Ethiopia: GTZ Launches First Learning Sector for Solar Technology Set Up Aug 7, 2009
The PV solar systems will provide enough energy for refrigerating vaccines, in-patient and out-patient examinations as well as powering microscopes and other medical technology, Hartmann added. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Protein folding: Diverse methods yield clues Aug 7, 2009
Her group uses atomic force microscopes (AFM), which operate much like phonograph players. The AFM has a needle that's suspended from one end of a cantilevered arm. (EurekAlert!)
Olympus Raises First-Half Profit Forecast 9% to $378 Million on Cost Cuts Aug 6, 2009
The maker of digital cameras and microscopes predicts its shipment of cameras will rise 3 percent in the 12 months ending March 2010, after dropping 12 percent in the previous year, it said in May. The company cited continued uncertainty for leaving its annual targets unchanged. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Bringing solar power to the masses Aug 6, 2009
But the equipment available now optical microscopes capable of imaging individual molecules and revealing their electrical properties and spatial orientation are helping his team understand. His goal is to figure out how to have the molecules arrange themselves every time in a way to produce lots of electricity. (EurekAlert!)
Physicists Find Way To Explore Microscopic Systems Through Holographic Video Jul 31, 2009
But instead of relying on an incandescent illuminator, which conventional microscopes employ, the holographic microscope uses a collimated laser beam a beam consisting of a series of parallel rays of light and similar to a laser pointer. When an object is placed into path of the microscope's beam, the object scatters some of the beam's light into a complex diffraction pattern. (Science Daily)
Capturing Images In Non-traditional Way Jul 31, 2009
Imaging applications include optical systems that maintain their field of view as they zoom, sharper microscopes, improved lithography, and dynamical imaging of 3D objects. Fleischer and his team are now searching for new materials to increase the level of wave mixing for stronger, faster interactions at lower light levels. (Science Daily)
Microbes take center stage Jul 24, 2009
You are greeted not by microscopes but a balcony overlooking Baltimore Street as you enter the office of Director Claire Fraser-Liggett a balcony that you could imagine an advertising agency using to entertain clients. But tucked away in a corner of that office are tiny letters that remind you that, yes, you are in a pretty intense scientific research environment. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Motor Molecules Use Random Walks To Make Deliveries In Living Cells Jul 24, 2009
Through the binding of quantum dots directly to a single myosin V molecule, both investigative teams used sophisticated microscopes and sensitive cameras to witness the 72 nanometer strides (equivalent to 1 millionth of an inch) taken by these motors for the first time in cells. In results published in the May 20th 2009 issue of Biophysical Journal, Dr. Giovanni Cappello from the Institut Curie in Paris, France tracked the movement of single myosin V molecules with inside living HeLa cells. (Science Daily)
Cell Phones Turned Into Fluorescent Microscopes Jul 23, 2009
The researchers pointed out that while fluorescent microscopes include additional parts, less training is needed to interpret fluorescent images. Instead of sorting out pathogens from normal cells in the images from standard light microscopes, health workers simply need to look for something the right size and shape to light up on the screen. (Science Daily)
Putting the "Cell" in Cell Phone: Adapter Turns Its Camera into a Microscope Jul 22, 2009
According to Dina Sigano, a research scientist who has volunteered at missionary hospitals in Kpele Tsiko, Togo, in west Africa and Andhra Pradesh in India, "Getting functioning equipment like the light microscopes needed to identify malaria is a challenge. " Laboratory-grade versions cost thousands of dollars, and Sigano notes that once equipment is purchased there is no money to maintain and repair it. Fletcher and his colleagues believe that their device, which they call the , will provide an... (Scientific American)
Phone gadget to diagnose disease Jul 22, 2009
However, typical fluorescence microscopes are bulky, expensive devices limited to hospitals and laboratories. "There are other people who have been working on developing portable fluorescent microscopes," said David Breslauer, a University of California Berkeley researcher and lead author of the study. (BBC News -- Science)
Evidence Of Clovis-age Comets Discovered Jul 21, 2009
Transmission electron microscopy and scanning electron microscopes were used in the extensive analyses of the sediment that contained clusters of Lonsdaleite ranging in size from 20 to 1,800 nanometers. These diamonds were inside or attached to carbon particles found in the sediments. (Science Daily)
Slideshow: Unique look at 'micro' electronics Jul 19, 2009
The capabilities of Semiconductor Insights (modern SEMs, X-ray machines, transmission electron microscopes or TEM, chemical laboratories, and high resolution digital cameras, not to mention the technical expertise) can provide some interesting views of the semiconductor world. And we've brought some of these interesting images to you in this image gallery. (EETimes)
Putin wades into tungsten mire Jul 15, 2009
Tungsten in its fabricated state, because of its super-hardness, conductivity and high temperature resistance, has many applications - from light bulbs and cathode-ray tubes to electron microscopes, rocket engines, radiation shields, bullets, grenades, and missiles. The principal mine source for the ore and concentrate in Russia is Russian Tungsten at Svetlogorye in the east. (Asia Times Online)
Roving science center makes last stop Jul 12, 2009
They gripped a lever that tested hand strength, peered into microscopes to view a tick up close and personal or pressed fingertips to a wire that read hand temperatures. The event was also bitter for Opbroek because it was the end of something good. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Higher sewer fees in Bisbee probable Jul 9, 2009
Money will further be used for two microscopes, slides and cover slips. Herald/Review reporter Shar Porier can be reached at 515-4692 or by e-mail at. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Physics Research With Atomic Force Microscope Could Lead To Better Health Care Jul 8, 2009
23, 2004) A team of researchers have developed a method that could vastly improve the ability of atomic force microscopes to "see" the chemical composition of a sample, follow variations of the sample. (Dec. (Science Daily)
Shape Matters In The Case Of Cobalt Nanoparticles Jul 5, 2009
The team also showed that the cubes can be altered merely by observing with one of nanotechnology s microscopes of choice. After a few minutes exposure to the illuminating beam of a transmission electron microscope, the nanocubes melt together, forming nanowires that are no longer separable as individual nanoparticles. (Science Daily)
Digital Rembrandts' look fresh from the studio Jul 4, 2009
But even van de Wetering, who has examined much of the 17th century artist's work with x-rays and microscopes, said he discovered new details. And Van de Wetering argues that Rembrandt made copies of his work, and had his students make more copies, because he wanted a wider audience. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
New high-tech start-up comes to NanoRite Jul 3, 2009
His recently acquired two-year associate degree has given him the knowledge to operate the tools of high tech, like clean rooms and electron microscopes, the latter are instruments that resolve images the size of molecules. He will soon transfer his degree and continue work at University of Wisconsin-Stout. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Was Mars once habitable? Jul 3, 2009
The craft carried a chemistry lab, microscopes, cameras, a weather station and the tiny oven, which was designed to heat up soil samples and examine the vapors for signs of organic compounds. The stationary craft operated until Nov. 2, when scientists lost contact, as they always predicted they eventually would, amid a dust storm. (AZCentral)
"Dinosaur Mummy" Has Skin Like Birds' and Crocodiles' Jul 1, 2009
The resulting low-oxygen environment and the apparent lack of disturbance to the site made Dakota a "world-class dinosaur" fossil, according to the new study, published July 1 in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Building Blocks With electron microscopes and x-rays, Manning discovered that Dakota had cell-like structures indicative of two-ply skin: a thin surface layer plus an underlying layer of dense connective tissues. That's just like skin of modern birds and reptiles, which... (National Geographic)
> Carbon Nanoprobes may make it big in a tiny field Jun 30, 2009
The company makes carbon nanoprobes, which are incredibly small needles that enable atomic force microscopes to generate three-dimensional images of the substances they re analyzing ... In addition to generating images, the tips of atomic force microscopes can be used to manipulate the substances they are imaging because they physically touch them ... That makes the microscopes popular in the field of nanotechnology, which involves making substances at the molecular level and gets its name from... (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Day camp programs at Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary Jun 23, 2009
From butterflies to grasshoppers, pill bugs to slugs, campers will use nets, bug boxes and microscopes to gain a better understanding of how these animals live. Other programs in the Investigators series for ages 7-8 are: Aqua Animals (June 29-July 3, July 13-17); and Carnivore Camp (July 6-10, July 27-31). (Danvers Herald, MA)
Hands-in experience Jun 23, 2009
Students crowd around tables with microscopes and other equipment on the research vessel Stellar. Click Thumbnails to View Monday, June 22, 2009. (Juneau Empire)
Chemical Fingerprint Of Barrett's Esophagus Identified Jun 18, 2009
"The advantage to using microscopes with synchrotron light is that it allows us to identify chemical biomarkers inside specific cells," says Dr. Quaroni, who conducted the synchrotron analysis. "Often the differences between healthy and malignant tissue can be quite small, but the differences seen here were quite striking. This is a good proof of concept for developing a traceable technique that matches what can be seen at the macroscopic scale using microscopic samples.". (Science Daily)
Students help inventory Big Thicket flora, fauna Jun 18, 2009
Some of the samples of spores and fungus and water samples will be examined quickly under microscopes later in the day, but it's more likely the results of only a few hours of collecting in the field will result in weeks of lab time. The overall project has resulted in the discovery and scientific confirmation of at least two new species of mushrooms found in The Big Thicket. (North County Times)
Bodelin Technologies of Lake Oswego Provides CSI Tool for OMSI Exhibit Jun 17, 2009
Prior to that time microscopes had not changed since the 17th century so the ProScope grabbed the attention of many science disciplines including law enforcement CSI.. The producers of the CBS series CSI first approached Bodelin Technologies in 2002 after learning that state, municipal and federal agents in the United States and as well as hundreds of agencies overseas were using the ProScope on the crime scene as well as in the lab. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Meade ETX-LS Is Now Shipping Jun 17, 2009
Offering the industry's broadest product line of astronomical telescopes, solar telescopes, binoculars, microscopes and related optical accessories, the company distributes its products worldwide through a network of specialty retailers, mass merchandisers and domestic and foreign distributors. Additional information on Meade and its products including its ETX, LX, and Coronado series is available at http://www. (SkyAndTelescope.com)
Who's new, what's new Jun 16, 2009
Low vision uses microscopes, telescopes and other magnifying devices to help patients with reduced vision from diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma and other conditions. Hours: 8:30 to 5:30 Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Camaver Kunsthaus International opens at the Monastery of San Francesco Jun 16, 2009
Like scientists, the artist examine the reality and their instruments are not microscopes or telescopes but their own senses amplified by their artistic sensibility. They are able to bring out hidden aspect of our reality or more easily to provide new and unusual points of view in order to make us reflect about the world around and enabling us to discover new prospectives by ourselves. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Delayed spacewalk ends successfully Jun 6, 2009
Laboratory Providing Particle Sizing and Characterization utilizing Transmission Electron Microscopes and Scanning Electron Microscopes. Rapid Turnaround Available. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Seiler uses Mo. incentives to grow Jun 6, 2009
Seiler is a contract manufacturer, specializing in fire-control equipment, and a distributor of surveying instruments, microscopes and Zeiss planetaria. The manufacturing division produces optical fire-control equipment and components, such as periscopes, telescopes and gunsights, primarily for the military. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Singapore's One North Jun 5, 2009
It offers low-cost, state-of-the-art lab facilities equipped with everything from electron microscopes to animal-testing facilities. "We're here to lower the entry barriers for new companies," says Yeoh. (BusinessWeek)
Ad campaigns invite people back to church Jun 5, 2009
"-Darrow""Faith" is a fine inventionWhen gentlemen can seeBut microscopes are prudentIn an emergency. "- DickensonAs my ancestors are free from slavery, I am free from the slavery of religion."-McQueen. (Winona Daily News, MN)
