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Researchers Use Light to Erase Specific Memories

Just look into the light: not quite, but researchers at the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience and Department of Psychology have used light to erase specific memories in mice, and proved a basic theory of how different parts of the brain work together to retrieve episodic memories.

10 Oct 2014

CB Lighting to Attend Multiple Exhibitions in 2014-15

These days, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are being increasingly used as replacements for traditional lamps and many other electronic appliances. In fact, lighting alone is responsible for up to 20 percent of the world's electricity consumption.

10 Oct 2014

New Automated Imaging Technique to Evaluate Root Systems of Plants in Field Conditions

Plant scientists are working to improve important food crops such as rice, maize, and beans to meet the food needs of a growing world population. However, boosting crop output will require improving more than what can be seen of these plants above the ground. Root systems are essential to gathering water and nutrients, but understanding what's happening in these unseen parts of the plants has until now depended mostly on lab studies and subjective field measurements.

10 Oct 2014

New 160W Low Profile High Bay LED Light Fixture from Larson Electronics

Larson Electronics has announced the release of a 160 watt low profile LED light fixture that is a direct replacement for four foot, four lamp fluorescent light fixtures. The energy efficiency and longevity of LEDs make this light ideal for use in places requiring high bay illumination such as warehouses, malls, parking garages, and other similar environments.

10 Oct 2014

Lumenpulse Dimmable Cove Lighting System Wins 2014 Next Generation Luminaires Award

Lumenpulse Inc. has won a 2014 Next Generation Luminaires (NGL) award for the Lumencove Nano, a dimmable cove lighting system that eliminates the need for a power supply. The LED luminaire, the latest addition to Lumenpulse's Lumencove family of luminaires, was given the Recognized award in the Cove Lighting Luminaire category.

10 Oct 2014

NSF Provides Support for ASU Research on Imaging Technology

Vikram Kodibagkar’s progress in engineering tools and techniques to more precisely reveal the condition of body tissues, specifically tissue oxygen levels, has earned support for his research from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

10 Oct 2014

Resolution Spectra Releases Ultra-High Resolution Miniature Spectrometer for Laser Characterization

The MICRO Spectra ultra-high resolution miniature spectrometer for laser characterization from Resolution Spectra Systems now offers a 10 measurements per second capability in order to optimize the visualization of wavelength and modes stability and to follow manual operating point search of lasers such as ECDL, VCSEL, DFB, YAG. Based on innovative SWIFTS technology, the small and easy-to-use device provides a resolution of ~0.01 nm in the 630- to 1083-nm range with a long-life factory calibration.

From Merck Chemicals GmbH, an affliate of Merck KGaA 10 Oct 2014

Global Military Laser Systems Market Forecast to Grow at 4.23% CAGR to Reach $2.73 Billion by 2020

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Military Laser Systems Market by Application and by Domain - Forecast and Analysis to 2014 - 2020" report to their offering.

9 Oct 2014

Major Logistics Company Purchases Customized PicoP Display Modules from MicroVision

MicroVision, Inc., a leader in innovative ultra-miniature projection display technology, today announced that in the third quarter it delivered customized PicoP® display modules to its customer, a worldwide leader in logistics, transportation, package delivery and freight forwarding.

From MicroVision GmbH 9 Oct 2014

Chunghwa Telecom Selects Coriant to Enhance Mobile Backhaul Network

Coriant, a global supplier of dynamic metro-to-core transport solutions, announced that Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) has chosen Coriant to further enhance their mobile backhaul network. The 4G LTE infrastructure upgrade is part of CHT's continuing effort to utilize the most advanced technologies to provide the best possible broadband service experience for their customers in Taiwan.

9 Oct 2014

New Temporary Manhole Mount Explosion Proof LED Fixture from Larson Electronics

Explosion proof lighting specialist Larson Electronics has announced the release of a Group B approved temporary manhole mount LED light fixture that provides operators with a powerful and highly convenient alternative to traditional string or tank lights. This Class 1 Division 1 & 2 explosion proof light fixture provides 10,000 lumens of high quality light while drawing only 150 watts.

9 Oct 2014