Solving the mysteries of granular materials flow
23 November, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty Ltd
Professor Itai Einav and his researchers use experimental, theoretical and computer program models to predict how granular materials behave under various conditions.
Beauty is in the eye of the bee
13 November, 2015 by Lauren DavisWhat's the secret behind taking the winning image in a prestigious photomicrography competition? According to Queensland high school teacher Ralph Grimm, "It takes tons of patience, more than anything else."
Optics: small, light and fantastic
11 November, 2015 by Graeme O’Neill
ANU biomedical engineer Dr Steve Lee has plans to turn your smartphone's camera into a portable, high-resolution, imaging microscope — and that's just one exciting application for his tiny, inexpensive polymer lenses.
Australia gains access to Earth observation program
05 November, 2015A cooperation arrangement signed in Brussels will provide Australia with access to what is said to be the most comprehensive Earth observation program in world history.
Thermo Scientific Orion 3106 COD analyser
30 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific Orion 3106 COD analyser combines a digestion step with colorimetric analysis to measure the concentration of organic compounds that can affect water quality.
Trifoil InSyTe FLECT-CT tomographic optical imaging system
29 October, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdThe InSyTe from Trifoil provides true 360° tomographic optical preclinical imaging. This enables researchers to perform in vivo imaging of small animals in a compact, powerful benchtop system. The capabilities match that of nuclear imaging modalities such as PET and SPECT.
Chemists create a star-shaped molecule
29 October, 2015
Chemists have created a star-shape molecule, previously thought to be too unstable to be made, in work which could lead to more efficient ways to make medicinal agents.
The remarkable world of Raman imaging
19 October, 2015 | Supplied by: WITecAt first glance, cement, cancer cells, interstellar dust, two-dimensional materials, billion-year-old microfossils, emulsions and the Kramers-Heisenberg-Dirac formula appear to have little if anything in common.
Calibration and adjustment of humidity instruments: pros and cons of different methods
16 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Vaisala Pty Ltd
There are many ways to approach the calibration and adjustment of relative humidity instruments. Some of the most common methods will be described in this article, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
Revisiting 'The Dress'
16 October, 2015Months after the phenomenon known as 'The Dress' hit the internet, neuroscientists have demonstrated that the optical illusion is linked to specific brain activation patterns.
Queensgate Instruments Digital Piezo Translator (DPT) nanopositioning actuators
16 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Queensgate InstrumentsQueensgate Instruments' Digital Piezo Translator (DPT) series of actuators incorporates capacitive sensors in order to deliver precise positioning and rapid settling. The DPT-D series is said to feature best-in-class positioning performance, while the more compact DPT-E is a low-voltage replacement for the previous generation DPT-C series.
Nanosatellite testing at ANU
08 October, 2015A European satellite mission has turned to The Australian National University (ANU) to help test science units for nanosatellites ahead of a mass launch next year.
Enhanced ultrasound technology for earlier tumour diagnosis
08 October, 2015An Oxford University spin-out has raised £1 million from a Chinese investor to develop an imaging technology which could help doctors detect cancers — particularly prostate and liver tumours.
Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1200 system and Acclaim PepMap nanoLC columns
01 October, 2015The Thermo Scientific EASY-nLC 1200 system is designed to provide effortless separation performance and high-throughput capacity. The product was designed for robust operation at 1200 bar.
Nanolive 3D Cell Explorer holographic and tomographic microscope
29 September, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdThe 3D Cell Explorer is a laboratory holographic and tomographic microscope that allows users to explore non-invasively and label-free deep into biological systems, without damaging or interfering with the cells. It offers high-speed imaging and high resolution, producing 3D images of whole cells in a matter of seconds.
