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Scientists Record Atomic Motions in Real Time

Call it the ultimate nature documentary. Scientists at the University of Toronto have recorded atomic motions in real time, offering a glimpse into the very essence of chemistry and biology at the atomic level.

From University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics 18 Apr 2013

Enhanced NanoRam Handheld Raman Spectrometer Launched by B&W Tek

B&W Tek, an advanced instrumentation company producing optical spectroscopy and laser systems, is proud to announce major enhancements to their NanoRam handheld Raman spectrometer.

From Metrohm AG 17 Apr 2013

Phenom World Expands Functionality of proX Desktop SEM with Extended Software Package

Phenom-World’s proX desktop SEM will deliver more detailed information in an even faster way. The leading supplier of desktop scanning electron microscopes extends its integrated Element Identification software package with a comprehensive Elemental Mapping and Line Scan option.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Phenom-World BV 15 Apr 2013

International Research Groups Receive WITec PaperAward 2013

WITec appoints the winners of the PaperAward 2013: Research groups from France, Germany, and Spain are among the winners. For WITec PaperAward 2013, 54 publications, published between January and December 2012, were submitted to this year’s competition. Due to the number of high-quality papers, the PaperAward jury decided to recognize three winning papers in gold, silver, and bronze.

9 Apr 2013

UCL School of Pharmacy Use Evactron Plasma Technology for SEM Chamber Cleaning

XEI Scientific Inc, maker of the popular EVACTRON® De-Contaminator™ Plasma Cleaning System for electron microscopes and other vacuum chambers, reports that a leading UK university's School of Pharmacy is using an Evactron® cleaning system on the chamber in their electron microscope.

From XEI Scientific 9 Apr 2013

Calcified Nanoparticles Beginning of Kidney Stones Formation in the Fruit Fly

Kidney stones usually make their presence known suddenly, often sending a person to the hospital in excruciating pain. Each year in the U.S. more than a million people seek medical attention for kidney stones, technically called nephrolithiasis. The total annual cost of treatment exceeds $2.1 billion, according to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse.

8 Apr 2013

Silicon Atoms Dance on Graphene Sheet

Jumping silicon atoms are the stars of an atomic scale ballet featured in a new Nature Communications study from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

From Oak Ridge National Laboratory 4 Apr 2013

Xradia VersaXRM-410 Enables Nondestructive Characterization of Microstructure of Composite Materials

Xradia, Inc. is announcing the expansion of its lab-based VersaXRM family to bridge the gap between high-performing 3D X-ray microscopy (XRM) solutions and traditionally lower-cost, less capable projection-based computed tomography (CT) systems.

From Xradia 3 Apr 2013

Super-Resolution Cryogenic Light Microscope to Examine Proteins Structures in a Frozen Hydrated State

David DeRosier is championing a new scientific method. Call it the retired-biology-professor-goes-back-to-the-lab method.

30 Mar 2013

Scientists Detect Magnetic Fingerprints of Interface Defects in Silicon Solar Cells with Atomic Resolution

In theory, silicon-based solar cells are capable of converting up to 30 percent of sunlight to electricity - although, in reality, the different kinds of loss mechanisms ensure that even under ideal lab conditions it does not exceed 25 %.

28 Mar 2013

Nanomaterials in 2026: Commercial Adoption in Medicine, Aerospace, and 3D Printing

As nanomaterials gain commercial traction, they have the potential to revolutionize medicine, aerospace, and 3D printing, and are set to surpass $15 billion in market size by 2026.

Market Report: The Next Wave of Atomic Force Microscopy

Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) is pivotal in nanoscience, offering high-resolution imaging and manipulation for advancements in semiconductors and life sciences.

Could Sodium-Ion Batteries Challenge Lithium, and What Role Does Nanotechnology Play?

Sodium-ion batteries, enhanced by nanotechnology, present a viable alternative to lithium-ion, addressing sustainability and performance challenges.

Microscopy News

Scientists Record Atomic Motions in Real Time

Enhanced NanoRam Handheld Raman Spectrometer Launched by B&W Tek

Phenom World Expands Functionality of proX Desktop SEM with Extended Software Package

International Research Groups Receive WITec PaperAward 2013

UCL School of Pharmacy Use Evactron Plasma Technology for SEM Chamber Cleaning

Calcified Nanoparticles Beginning of Kidney Stones Formation in the Fruit Fly

Silicon Atoms Dance on Graphene Sheet

Xradia VersaXRM-410 Enables Nondestructive Characterization of Microstructure of Composite Materials

Super-Resolution Cryogenic Light Microscope to Examine Proteins Structures in a Frozen Hydrated State

Scientists Detect Magnetic Fingerprints of Interface Defects in Silicon Solar Cells with Atomic Resolution

Micro-LEDs Light Up Nanowire Emitters for Chip-Scale Photonics

Quantum Nanomedicine: How Tiny Materials Could Tackle Big Medical Challenges

Nanomaterials Take Aim at the Biggest Barriers in Renewable Energy

Nanotech Coating Turns Fabric Into a Washable Smart Pressure Sensor

How Nanoparticles Could Help Immunotherapy Turn Cold Tumors Hot

How First Graphene is Turning Potential into a Reality

Smarter, Faster Stability Testing: Improving Detergent and Cosmetic Formulation Development

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