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Curtin Researchers Discover ‘ghostly’ Signs of a Mysterious New Mineral

An international research team including Curtin University scientists has documented the ‘ghost’ of an undiscovered mineral at two ancient meteorite impact craters.

17 Apr 2019

New Discovery Could Lead to Rapid-Charging, Better Performing Lithium-Ion Batteries

Designing a lithium-ion battery that can charge within minutes yet work at a high capacity is possible, according to a research paper from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) recently published in Nature Communications.

17 Apr 2019

Catechin Crystal-Containing Polymer Senses High Oxidant Levels and Restores Normal Heart Rate to Water Fleas

Found in all living organisms, oxidants are byproducts of metabolism and are important for immunity and for healing wounds. However, higher concentrations of oxidants can lead to tissue damage and inflammation.

17 Apr 2019

Aluminum Association Releases Purple Sheets Registration Report for Aluminum Powder Used in 3D Printing

On April 15th, 2019, the Aluminum Association introduced its first new material registration report in around two decades.

16 Apr 2019

New Mass Spectrometry Solutions and Software Workflows from Agilent Technologies

Agilent Technologies Inc. has recently announced a series of innovative products specifically made to provide better business and analytical outcomes for laboratories focused on a wide range of analytical pursuits, such as metabolomics research, environmental screening, and food testing.

16 Apr 2019

One month after Equal Pay Day: Time for a self-test

Germany's gender pay gap remains a challenge. Entrepreneur Alexandra Knauer shares her approach to achieving pay equity at KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 16 Apr 2019

SEHO and Heller to Demo Leading Selective Soldering Systems at Electronics Manufacturing Korea

SEHO Systems GmbH, a worldwide leading manufacturer of complete solutions for soldering processes and automated production lines, will exhibit at Electronics Manufacturing Korea, scheduled to take place May 15-17, 2019 at the COEX Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea.

From SEHO Systems GmbH 15 Apr 2019

Automated Microscope for Gentle and Fast Confocal 4D Imaging

The proven ZEISS Celldiscoverer 7 is a fully integrated high-end imaging system with various incubation and detection options. It combines the easy-to-use automation of a boxed microscope with the image quality and flexibility of a classic inverted research microscope.

From ZEISS Group 15 Apr 2019

See Inovaxe’s SMART Storage Systems at the SmartRep and Panasonic Booths at SMTconnect

Inovaxe is pleased to announce plans to exhibit with SmartRep Germany and Panasonic at SMTconnect, scheduled to take place May 7-9, 2019 at the NurnbergMesse GmbH in Nuremberg, Germany.

From Inovaxe Corporation 15 Apr 2019

Recently Discovered Superconductor Exhibits Only Two-Fold Symmetry

Scientists at Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered that crystals of a recently identified superconducting material, a layered bismuth chalcogenide with a four-fold symmetric structure, exhibits only two-fold symmetry in its superconductivity.

15 Apr 2019

Researchers Characterize “Hidden” Dioxins Found in Informal E-Waste Processing

A research team in Ehime University characterized the multifaceted composition of brominated, chlorinated, and mixed halogenated dioxins as well as their main precursors in soils from e-waste burning and disassembling areas in Agbogbloshie (Accra, Ghana), a major center of informal e-waste processing in Africa.

15 Apr 2019

Researchers Harness Microorganisms for Smart Microsystems

A study team at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology has developed a technique to design a biohybrid system that integrates Vorticella microorganisms.

15 Apr 2019

Innovative Technique Causes Liquid Crystals to Develop an Anti-Ordered State

Generally, molecules in liquid crystals will automatically self-organize in a well-ordered manner.

15 Apr 2019

New CBGA Reference Standard for Your Cannabis Potency Testing Program

Restek’s ever-growing selection of cannabis reference standards has expanded again with a new cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) CRM.

From Restek Corporation 15 Apr 2019

New, Flexible Force Testing Solution

AMETEK STC introduces their new, flexible series of motorized test machines, the Chatillon TCM Series. The TCM Series consists of two force testers offering fast and effective force testing up to 350 lbf (1500 N) at an affordable price.

From Lloyd Instruments Ltd. 12 Apr 2019