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Commercial quanta image sensors – a new era in solid-state imaging

May 27, 2021
Solid-state technology capable of imaging individual photons of light to enable full-speed photon counting at room temperature is now accessible commercially. The CMOS-based QIS devices use patented sensor architecture and...

First virtual symposium on quantum technology, semiconductors, and power generation

May 24, 2021
Oxford Instruments plc is pleased to announce its first Virtual Symposium on Quantum Technology, Semiconductors, and Power Generation, taking place on June 8th-10th, 2021 under the motto “Helping the experts...

X-ray Ptychography performed for first time at small-scale Laboratory Source

May 21, 2021
X-ray ptychography has been used to perform high-resolution phase contrast diffraction imaging on small-scale laboratory sources. A compact liquid metal-jet (LMJ) X-ray source for a proof-of-concept experiment that opens lab-based...

Machine learning to predict demand

May 14, 2021
The impact of non-scientific demand forecasting can be significant for perishable consumables used by the modern laboratory. Here, Mark Balte, looks at three benefits you can achieve through the application...

3D-printed hydrogels with improved tunable properties

May 14, 2021
The design of 3D-printable seaweed hydrogels that use multiple interpenetrating networks to enable enhanced mechanical properties offer new applications in biomedical materials, 3D printing, and soft robotics. New research reports...

Replacing plastics in fibre-based packaging for full recycling

May 10, 2021
New research highlights biodigestible barrier polymers to replace plastics and non-repulpable laminating adhe­sives currently being used in fibre-based packaging. The commissioned study concludes that ‘recycle ready’ adhesives and fully soluble...

Declining work-life balance for scientific researchers, survey finds

April 27, 2021
Reseachers are generally known for their dedication and the percieved norm is that many work for passion and love of the work. But, dedication and passion should not require losing...

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