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Researchers at Fraunhofer LBF have created a new vibration control table that combines sensors and actuators in an integrated platform. This design allows for better protection against vibrations, particularly at lower frequencies, while maintaining performance and cost-effectiveness.
Researchers developed a new technique that accounts for sample drift and eliminates distortion in scanning transmission electron microscope images. This allows for accurate representation of material structures and enables the discovery of crystalline structures in unknown samples.
A new study revolutionizes species identification in taxonomy by introducing a modern revision of millipedes using innovative illustration techniques. The 'revolving SEM images' technology allows for a more detailed understanding of complex morphological features, enabling taxonomists to recognize subtle differences between species.
EPFL researchers have developed a method to shrink glass capillary tubes using a scanning electron microscope, resulting in precise control over the tube's diameter. This technique has been patented and shows promise for industrial applications such as ultra-high precision printing and surgery.
Scientists at Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg have developed a method to prepare the whole mouse brain for
Scientists have developed a new 4-D scanning ultrafast electron microscopy technique that allows researchers to visualize atomic-scale dynamics on metal surfaces. This breakthrough promises wide-ranging applications in materials science and single-particle biological imaging.
Researchers Claire Rind and Luke Birkett discovered tarantulas shoot silk from their feet when they lose their footing. The silk is produced by microscopic spigots on the spiders' feet, which are distributed across the foot's surface.
The exhibition features 48 works chosen from over 200 submissions, highlighting the aesthetic value of scientific images. The online gallery allows public voting for the 'people's choice' award, with cash prizes awarded to top three entrants.
The new STEM allows for color pictures of individual atoms, revealing bonding between them and material properties. It also increases imaging speed by a hundredfold, enabling scientists to analyze structures at the atomic scale.
The new microscope uses aberration-correction technology to form color images uniquely identifying individual atoms in a crystal and showing how they bond. It allows scientists to analyze materials at the atomic scale, enabling better development of new materials for electronic circuits and nanoscale devices.
The new microscope enables crystallographic information to be measured at a lateral resolution of about 40 cubic nanometres, and depending on the material, even more finely. Researchers have already used it to study steel-related iron-aluminium intermetallic alloys, which show promise for high-temperature gas turbines.
Researchers developed an Interactive Scanning Electron Microscope (iSEM) system to simulate the capabilities of a $200,000 analytical instrument in classrooms. Students can measure and analyze objects in detail, simulating real-world experiments previously only accessible to graduate students.
Researchers at NIST developed a software tool that analyzes X-ray data to identify rare contaminant particles, such as chromium and copper, in ultrapure metals and nanoscale semiconductor fabrication. The tool improves the analysis of X-ray data from scanning electron microscopes and has been included in commercial products.
Researchers have discovered a molecular force used by spiders to attach themselves to surfaces, which could be the key to creating super-strong adhesive Post-it notes. The van der Waals force is so strong that it allows spiders to carry their own body weight on their feet while standing on ceilings.
Researchers have developed a method to preserve biological samples without distorting them, allowing for clearer views of lipids and other materials. The breakthrough, enabled by a unique polymer capsule, has potential applications in advancing studies of biological materials.
Researchers discovered that the millipede Polyxenus fasciculatus uses its rear to confront ants and other attackers, employing a complex defense mechanism involving detachable bristles with barbed hooks. The bristle tufts can entangle predators, making it difficult for them to escape.