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Airborne Laser (ABL) Weapons System A Success after Firing High Energy Laser through Beam Steering System

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) successfully operated the Airborne Laser's (ABL) complete weapon system for the first time last week by projecting a beam from the Northrop Grumman Corporation-built (NYSE:NOC) h...

1 Dec 2008

Applied Materials Leads In Major Effort of Introducing TSV in 3-Dimensional ICs

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced that it is leading a major effort to enable the widespread adoption of through-silicon vias (TSVs), a rapidly-emerging approach for vertically stacking integrated circuits (ICs) to...

1 Dec 2008

Research Shows Vital Role of Microorganisms in Rivers as Carbon Processor

Microorganisms in rivers and streams play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle that has not previously been considered. Freshwater ecologist Dr. Tom Battin, of the University of Vienna, told a COST ESF Frontiers of ...

1 Dec 2008

Scientists Discover Possible Mechanism for Fundamental Understanding of Biological Processes

This chirality has a profound influence on the chemistry and molecular interactions of living organisms. The creation of chirality from the elementary building blocks of matter is one of the great mysteries of the origin of life.

1 Dec 2008

Applied Materials Launch New Imaging System Increasing Lithography Productivity

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced its Applied Aera2™ for Lithography system. Using the system’s IntenCD™ technology in the fab, semiconductor manufacturers can improve wafer critical dimension uni...

1 Dec 2008

Analyzing Petabyte of Data - By Painting a Picture

A picture paints more than a petabyte of data In the age of the petabyte, we all need help digesting and understanding massive amounts of information. In this month’s Physics World, a series of features celebrates ...

1 Dec 2008

In-Depth Market Assessment of Nanocoatings Expect to Reach US$5 Billion by 2013

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Market Assessment on Nanocoatings" report to their offering. This new report provides an assessment of industrial applications for nanoscale coatings...

1 Dec 2008

Scientists Uncover Effects of MRI on Cochlear Implants

Patients with cochlear implants may want to steer clear of certain magnetic imaging devices, such as 3T MRI machines, because the machines can demagnetize the patient's implant, according to new research published in...

1 Dec 2008

Certech Business of Morgan Advanced Materials Offers High-Quality Ceramic Cores for Production of IGT Blades

The Certech business of Morgan Advanced Materials (MTC), offers high-quality ceramic cores for the production of industrial gas turbine (IGT) blades. MTC is a leading manufacturer of innovative ceramic, glass, metal and engineered coating solutions.

From Morgan Advanced Materials 1 Dec 2008

European Space Agency Gives Greent Light to New Space Programme to Meet Global Challenges

Europe's space ministers are backing a range of new and existing initiatives that give Europe the opportunity to enhance its role in space and use space applications to respond more effectively to global challenges such as climate change and security issues.

30 Nov 2008

New Microscopic Crystals Lead to Development of Ear Sensor

The UCLA findings suggest a potential gene target for the treatment of people suffering from common hearing, vertigo and balance problems related to cilia disorders.

30 Nov 2008

Dalso Launch New Family of "High Quanta" Image Sensor

DALSA Corporation (TSX: DSA) today announced the availability of two new High Quanta image sensors tailored for scientific, life sciences, and astronomy applications. DALSA's new High Quanta image sensors will be...

30 Nov 2008

Eska Showcase New Futuristic Endo-Exo Prosthesis

Eska America President & CEO Mr. Ulrich Henssge, Eska America Sales & Marketing representative George Stanley, and Eska America Board member Prof. Dr. Joerg Scholz from Berlin, Germany gave orthopedic surgeons th...

30 Nov 2008

New Study on Microorganisms

Have you ever heard of microbes that eat away undersea metal, or those who protect iron from corrosion? Some may even wow you with the feat to generate electricity and clean up polluted water!

30 Nov 2008

Latest Acquisition Agreement Forms India Steel and Metals Corporation

Geneva Acquisition Corp. (NYSE Alternext US: GAC; GAC-WT; GAC-U) (“Geneva”) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement for acquiring privately held Global Hi-Tech Industries Ltd. (“...

30 Nov 2008