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January 21, 2008
 Superhuman vision, remove and wash once daily
Univ. of Washington researchers have placed contact lenses equipped with electrical circuits in the eyes of laboratory rabbits, giving the mammals the potential for what can best be described as Terminator vision. Continue...
Soybean genome assembly reaches public for the first time
An open invitation to conduct bio-energy research was extended by the Dept. of Energy late last week when they released preliminary data on "Glyma0," the soybean genome. An improved version will emerge later this year. Continue...
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Laser Confocal Microscope Revolutionizes Surface/Shape Analysis
The KEYENCE VK-9700 Laser Confocal Microscope provides SEM resolution in an optical microscope system. With 18,000x magnification and 0.001 microm measurement precision, the new VK-9700 offers high-accuracy, 3D imaging and superior color performance with operational simplicity. Users can perform a variety of non-contact 3D measurements including surface profile, roughness, 3D and comparative measurements. New technology combines real color with a high definition, ultra-depth examination system. Full details in a comprehensive, illustrated catalog. For more information, click here. |
 Amundsen-Scott station replaces iconic South Pole dome
As frigid temperatures crawled across the U.S. this month, the American flag was raised over an even colder locale. Twelve years in the making, the new U.S. research base will be safer and more productive despite its foreboding location. Continue...
UltraBattery HEV reels off its first 100,000 miles
Despite the buzz about lithium-ion batteries, intense development of hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) using lead-acid batteries continues. By adding a supercapacitor to their hybrid, one Australian research group has upped the efficiency ante. Continue...
 Scientists pinpoint gene mutation that suppresses incurable lupus
A new target for drug development has been uncovered by Scripps researchers, whose recent immune response insights are a hopeful step for the 1.5 million Americans (and many more worldwide) who struggle with the serious disease. Continue...
Facing strict federal energy goals, auto suppliers join with big labs
An agreement announced at the beginning of the Detroit auto show will attempt to address the challenges President Bush has placed before America's big automakers. The goal: put high technology into cars faster. Continue...
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Andor CCD cameras on display at Photonics West
 Andor's new CCD platform is the iKon-L, which is designed for astronomy, luminescence imaging and biochip imaging. The device features a 2,048 x 2,048 array and 13.5 µm square pixels and will cool to -100°C without liquid nitrogen. Also on display is its newest EMCCD for fluorescence microscopy, the LucaEM R, which features a 1 MP sensor and 8 x 8 mm pixels. Continue...
New large-angle mirror platforms extend PI's beam steering line
 Physik Instrumente LP has broadened the S-330 high-dynamics piezo tip/tilt platform family by introducing six closed loop and open loop models for mirrors up to 50 mm dia, optical beam deflection to 20 mrad, and parallel-kinematics design. The single pivot-point design prevents polarization rotation, and step response is in the sub-ms range. Continue... |
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