80 orders of magnitude performance improvement for quantum computer
26 April, 2012A 300-atom ion-crystal is poised to be the heart of one of the most powerful computers ever developed - with performance claimed to be 80 orders of magnitude higher than any existing computer.
White Rabbit project to develop an advanced communications technology with ns accuracy
23 April, 2012University of Granada researchers, in collaboration with the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), are working on the development of an extremely precise communications and synchronisation system that has an accuracy of one nanosecond. Researchers plan to integrate this system into CERN's accelerators; more specifically, into the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world's largest and highest-energy particle accelerator.
Massive upgrades to research and education data connectivity between Australia and the world
20 April, 2012AARNet and Southern Cross Cable Networks (SCCN) have announced the extension of their SXTransPORT partnership to provide huge upgrades to research and education data connectivity between Australia and the rest of the world. The partnership will see SCCN deliver dual 40 Gbps circuits in 2012 and upgrades to dual 100 Gbps by 2016.
UQ start-up launches online collaborative research portal
10 April, 2012Academics and student researchers can benefit from a new web-based application for performing qualitative analyses using Leximancer, a software platform developed by the Institute for Social Science’s Dr Andrew Smith and his team at The University of Queensland.
SII-TSTP01 Driver for the Thermo Scientific TruProcess Near-IR Analyzer
04 April, 2012 | Supplied by: SymbionSymbion Systems has announced the release of its SII-TSTP01 Driver for the Thermo Scientific TruProcess Near-IR Analyzer. The driver enables the TruProcess instrument to be interfaced to the Symbion-DX and Symbion-RX software suites as well the Thermo Scientific GRAMS-RT suite for deployment in online chemical and pharmaceutical process analytical technology (PAT) environments.
Endress+Hauser Memobase Plus measurement software
24 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty LtdMemobase Plus, from Endress+Hauser Conducta, is a Windows-based PC software and database that integrates multiple methods of measurement and measuring points with centralised control and data recording in a laboratory PC application.
Interworld Electronics APC-3997AT stainless steel fanless waterproof panel PC
23 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Interworld Electronics and Computer IndustriesThe APC-3997AT stainless steel fanless waterproof panel PC is totally sealed to IP65 specifications on all sides. All external I/O, including the DC power input, Serial, ethernet and USB ports use waterproof sealed connectors.
Sample management software for global sample banks
23 March, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.titian.co.uk/Sample management software provider Titian Software has announced that its Mosaic sample management software has recently been selected by Roche to provide fast, easy access to the company’s sample banks in Europe and the US.
NSW Scientist of the Year makes breakthrough in race to develop quantum computer
23 February, 2012A team of world-leading Sydney scientists has made a major breakthrough in the race to develop the first quantum computer that will perform tasks a billion times faster than computers today. The team, led by 2011 NSW Scientist of the Year Professor Michelle Simmons, has built the world’s smallest transistor by precisely positioning a single phosphorus atom in a silicon crystal.
Information management and next-generation sequencing
16 February, 2012 | Supplied by: OnQ Software Pty LtdTo manage data associated with genomics, proteomics and next-generation sequencing, the Queensland Centre for Medical Genomics implementied the GenoLogics LIMS. The LIMS has enabled QCMG to take control of previously unstructured data stored in scattered spreadsheets, enabling them to reduce pipeline stalling errors and measure lab progress to improve efficiency.
Phenomenex Guard Finder for selecting column protection products
11 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Phenomenex AustraliaPhenomenex has introduced Guard Finder, an interactive online tool that helps users quickly select column protection products for over 41,000 HPLC, UHPLC and preparative HPLC columns.
Phoenix Contact industrial tablet PCs
08 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Phoenix Contact Pty LtdModern industrial networks increasingly support mobile workflow and processes. Industrial tablet PCs from Phoenix Contact can be used to implement mobile applications professionally.
National research cloud will allow for rapid sharing and collaboration on data
04 February, 2012The National eResearch Collaboration Tools and Resources (NeCTAR) project is partnering with Australian research institutions to create a national research cloud purpose-built for Australian researchers.
Mantracourt T24-RA wireless potentiometer module
02 February, 2012 | Supplied by: http://www.mantracourt.co.uk/The T24-RA wireless potentiometer module is designed for the collection and processing of potentiometer related measurements such as provided by a linear displacement transducer. The module calculates the resistance and periodically transmits it to a remote receiver.
Web resource for biobanking
10 January, 2012CryoFeed is a web-based information resource for researchers who cryopreserve biological specimens. The microsite, developed by Wheaton, is a place where scientists can find the latest biobank related news and technical tips for topics like sample containment, management (tracking, batching and storing) and processing. Visitors can sign up for free updates, post comments and suggest topics for articles.
