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LIA Honours Prof. Ostendorf for his Contributions to International Laser Research

Hardly unpacked his bags at the RUB and already receiving honours in the USA: Prof. Andreas Ostendorf, holder of the chair for laser applications technology at the RUB (faculty of mechanical engineering) since 1.10. has recently been appointed a fellow of the renowned Laser Institute of America (LIA).

12 Nov 2008

Super-Tough Sunshield for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope

Imagine sunglasses that can withstand the severe cold and heat of space, a barrage of radiation and high-speed impacts from small space debris. They don't exist, but Northrop Grumman engineers have created a Sunshield for NASA's James Webb Space Telescope that can withstand all of those elements.

12 Nov 2008

Consortium to Pursue the Development of the Most Technologically Advanced Bionic Eye

Tens of thousands of people with severe vision loss are set to benefit after the announcement today of a landmark partnership of world-leading Australian research institutes.

12 Nov 2008

New Step in the Development of Optical Probes in Chemistry

Prof David Parker from Durham University's Chemistry Department was working with experts from Glasgow University, and a team of international researchers, when they discovered dramatic changes in the way that light was emitted by optical probes during a series of experiments.

11 Nov 2008

Team Developing Imaging System Limiting Spread of Cancer Wins CIMIT's Kennedy Award

The Cancer Advanced-Technology Team that is developing an imaging system to limit the spread and/or reccurrence of that disease has been named the winner of CIMIT's annual Edward M. Kennedy Award for Healthcare Innovation.

11 Nov 2008

Protein Patterning Reproduction of Johannes Vermeer's 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' using New Laser Method

Canadian researchers have created a new protein patterning technique that's enabled them to reproduce complex cellular environments and a miniature version of a masterpiece painting.

11 Nov 2008

Researchers Outline Several Interesting Associations Between Sleep Disorders and Eye Disease

If a good night's sleep helps the brain and body perform better, it's a good guess that sleep problems can cause more than just fatigue. Numerous studies have shown a connection between sleep disorders and medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and metabolic disorders, including the risk of obesity and diabetes mellitus.

10 Nov 2008

Link Between Gene and Cause of Blindness

Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in people over the age of 60 and a trans-Atlantic study may have found the culprit behind this problem. Researchers from the University of Southampton in the UK and the University of Iowa in the US believe the Serping 1 gene is responsible for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

10 Nov 2008

360Brandvision Introduces 3D Video Holograms in 360 Degrees

360BrandVision(TM) currently offers the only systems in the world that can display suspended holograms that can be seen 360 degrees and in any lighting environment for live events and entertainment.

10 Nov 2008

World Market for Image Sensors Expects to Reach $11.7 Billion by 2012

Growth in the short term will continue to stem from expanding applications in consumer electronics such as Camcorders, Security Cameras, PC Cameras and Portable Communication Devices, and industrial and business applications, such as, Biometrics, Medical, Machine Vision Systems, Broadcasting, and Film Camera, among others.

10 Nov 2008