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Advanced X-Rays Reveal the Cause of Discoloration in Van Gogh Painting

Scientists have used powerful X-ray beams to find out the cause of color degradation in a Van Gogh painting. Certain parts in the "Flowers in a blue vase" painting have changed in color, which is suspected to be due to a varnish coating which had been applied for protection.

15 Sep 2012

Daylight Solutions Receives Grant from National Science Foundation for its Patented Infrared Microscope

Daylight Solutions. offers imaging and molecular detection systems that find their application in medical diagnostics, scientific research, defense, and even in commercial markets. Years of hard research has made the company come out with the development of infrared microscopes that use a special patented technology in the application of quantum cascade lasers (QCLs).

13 Sep 2012

Telops Awarded Contract for Leak Detection and Identification System

Telops, leader in the field of high performance infrared cameras and hyperspectral imaging systems for the Defense and Security, Environmental, Oil and Gas, and Industrial markets, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a contract for a leak detection and identification system by Sinopec Group, located in Beijing, P.R. China.

From Telops Inc. 13 Sep 2012

Panasonic Unveils Single MOS Full HD Remote Head Camera Type for Medical Application

Panasonic has introduced the GP-KH232 series. This offering marks the new 1/3 type MOS full HD remote head camera system. Specifically designed for surgical use, the remote head camera generates unique 1080p full-HD image quality. This camera enables surgical microscopes to be upgraded easily from SD to HD.

12 Sep 2012

General Dynamics SATCOM and Stratosat to Deliver 64 Radio Antennas for MeerKAT Telescope Array

General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies, a provider of radio astronomy, tactical, strategic and emergency satellite communications equipment, has entered into a partnership with Stratosat Datacom to deliver 64 radio antennas for South Africa's MeerKAT radio telescope array.

10 Sep 2012

Use of Thermal Imaging Technology to Identify Drunks

The concept of thermal imaging may assist in identifying drunks in airports, bars and other public areas. Vassilis Anastassopoulos and Georgia Koukiou from the Electronics Laboratory of the University of Patros in Greece are generating a software that can impartially determine if an individual has ingested too much alcohol based on the temperature on different portions of the individual’s face.

5 Sep 2012

New Imaging Technology Analyzes Walking Patterns to Prevent Falls

An interdisciplinary team comprising researchers from the Photon Science Institute and three academic Schools at The University of Manchester has developed a smart carpet to prevent falls, a major cause of hospitalization for people in the above 65 age group.

4 Sep 2012