Press Releases by Category Science & Education
ORGANOBALANCE plans further partnerships in probiotics research
Berlin biotech company presents current projects at Biotechnica in Hannover
Berlin, 02 October 2009 – From 06 to 08 October 2009 ORGANOBALANCE GmbH is presenting its current projects and research findings at Europe's largest gathering for the biotechnology industry. The Berlin-based company conducts research into probiotic lactic acid bacteria and yeasts and uses their positive properties for innovative products. Biotechnica provides the perfect environment for an exchange with science and industry…
Independence University Announces Its Associate (AS) Degree in Early Childhood E …
Salt Lake City, UT, Sep 28, 2009 – Education is one of the careers that show a steady growth curve. Even the U.S. Department of Labor notes that opportunities for teachers are expected to grow steadily over the next few years. In keeping up with the commitment of supporting steady career and long term employment for many prospects, Independence University now announces an Associate Degree program in Early Childhood Education.…
24-Bit-Piezo Controllers for the latest generation Nanopositioning Systems
Auburn, MA, Piezo system specialist PI is switching to a new generation of 24-bit resolution, nanopositioning stage controllers. The new controllers will enable better than 100 picometers command resolution for even the latest generation, long-travel, piezo nanopositioning systems (1 mm and up), such as the PIHera™ series closed-loop flexure stages. The use of 24-bit converters represents more than 2 orders of magnitude improvement over the still widely used 16-bit converters.…
EIED Chairman Knoll von Dornhoff appointed Professor of Economic and Fiscal Poli …
The International University of Entreprenology (IUE) in Hawaii, USA
appointed on 22nd September 2009 the Chairman of EIED
European Institute for Economic Development as Associated
Professor of Economic and Fiscal Policy. Knoll-Dornhoff is Representative of IUE in European Countries and liaison person to associated Universities
offering BBA, MBA and post gradate courses for young entrepreneurs.
IUE (http://www.iue-edu.org/index.html) founded in 1972, is today the world's foremost institution of higher learning with regard to…
DEFINIENS TO LAUNCH ONLINE APPLICATION CENTER
Munich, Germany / Parsippany, New Jersey – Sept 22, 2009 – Definiens, the number one Enterprise Image Intelligence® company, today announced a new strategic direction for its Earth Sciences division. Definiens is building upon the success of its object-based image analysis (OBIA) platform to simplify the development and distribution of applications among its global user and partner community. The launch of Definiens’ newest software suite for Earth Sciences in…
BITS Pilani Work Integrated Learning and Conventional Distance Learning
Since 1979, the Birla Institute of Technology and Science - BITS Pilani has been participating in the HRD activities of the industries through several degree programmes by integrating the working environment of the employees with the learning environment required by the Institute.
While conventional Distance Learning does not insist on being employed as a requirement, Work Integrated Learning - WIL requires the same mandatorily. Work integrated learning and e-Learning at…
FTTX-PLAN consortium develops methods for optimizing broadband access networks
The Berlin-based research consortium FTTX-PLAN aims at developing tools and methods for planning future FTTx networks by combining photonics modeling and design expertise with network planning and optimization know-how.
The central goal of the project is to support the strategic decision process of city carriers and new local operators by performing an objective analysis that considers the varying, but always case-dependent boundary conditions.
The approach targeted by the Berlin-based consortium reduces…
Macro Sensors LVDT Position Sensors Monitor Shell Expansion, Bearing Vibration i …
The Macro Sensors HLR 750 Series of ¾” diameter LVDT Position Sensors play an important role in the predictive maintenance of gas turbines as part of process control systems used to monitor shell expansion and bearing vibration. Installed on turbine shells, these hermetically sealed AC-LVDTs measure shell expansion, providing linear output that operators can utilize to determine proper thermal growth of a turbine shell during startup, operation and…
PREMIER Biosoft International Releases version 7.50 of AlleleID
Palo Alto, California – September 15, 2009- PREMIER Biosoft International today announced the world wide release of AlleleID version 7.50. AlleleID will now enable xMAP® users to design strain differentiation assays. AlleleID employs a powerful algorithm to first align the sequences and then identify unique regions in each. The capture probes are located in these regions and then checked for multiplexing for use in bead based suspension arrays, based on…
Under Observation - Restless Atoms Cause Materials to Age
Atoms have the habit of jumping through solids - a practice that physicists have recently been able to follow for the first time using a brand new method. This scientific advance was made possible thanks to the utilisation of cutting-edge X-ray sources, known as electron synchrotrons. The detailed findings of the project, backed by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, were recently published in the prestigious journal NATURE MATERIALS. The work…
Hamburg Internet Technologists Propose Roadmap for Future Internet Design
Computer scientists of HAW Hamburg announce kick-off for HAMcast, a research project within the Germany Laboratories (G-LAB). Work targets at a new multiservice Internet architecture suitable for mobile users.
HAMcast - this names emerging technology of a future Internet developed and tested in Hamburg. HAMcast stands for "Hybrid Adaptive Mobile Multicast" and will demonstrate the concept for realizing new, useful Internet services within an open, innovative Internet architecture. To turn these…
NoMachine NX Grows in National Laboratories Within the US Department of Energy
NX provides remote access to unique scientific resources available at national laboratories across the country
Cincinnati, OH, Sept. 8, 2009 - The Department of Energy, established in 1977, has grown to include twenty-one labs and technology centers where more than 30,000 scientists and engineers perform cutting-edge research. Now, more and more of the national laboratories are relying on NoMachine NX to provide remote access to their computing clusters and…
Sonics' Multi-element Probes in Cell Lysis Automated Sonication System
Sonics’ Multi-element Probes used in Scinomix Cell Lysis Automated Sonication System.
(September 3, 2009 - Newtown, CT USA) Sonics & Materials, Inc. is providing Scinomix in Earth City, MO with ultrasonic equipment to address the needs of researchers involved with nucleic and protein extraction. Scinomix is using the Vibra-Cell ultrasonic processor with their automated sample preparation system wherein Sonics’ multi-element probes are used to process deepwell microplates.
Sonics’ high throughput probes meet…
Optical Path Control, Beam Steering & Image Stabilization with Lower Cost Piezo …
Auburn, MA, Piezo system specialist PI has extended its E-616 multi-channel controller line for piezo based steering & stabilization mirror platforms. Four open and closed-loop models are now available in bench-top and OEM module versions. The closed-loop units contain two servo controllers, sensor circuit channels and 3 power amplifiers.
Features and Advantages of the E-616 Multi-Axis Controller
Three Integrated Amplifiers Provide up to 10 W Peak Power
Closed-Loop and Open-Loop Versions
Bench-Top and OEM…
Tutors International to showcase full-time tutor services at Independent Schools …
Tutors International has confirmed that the company will be exhibiting at the Independent Schools Show at the end of October. The event, held over a two-day period at the Battersea Park Events Arena, is designed to give parents the opportunity to evaluate the private education options available to their child by meeting representatives from over 120 private education establishments. The event also includes seminars and presentations designed to help parents…
Sikkim Manipal University – Directorate of Distance Education Awarded ‘Digital L …
Bangalore, August 28, 2009: Sikkim Manipal University - Directorate of Distance Education (SMU-DDE) was conferred the 'Digital Learning ICT Enabled University of the Year' for its new technology infused learning system “EduNxt” at the 5th eINDIA 2009 Conference and exhibition organised by Centre for Science, Development and Media Studies in Hyderabad on August 26, 2009.
Mr. Anand Sudarshan, MD & CEO, Manipal Education, said, “We are honoured to have received this…
The University of Vermont and the University of Queensland Join Definiens Academ …
Munich, Germany / Morristown, NJ – August 27, 2009 – Definiens, the number one Enterprise Image Intelligence® company, today welcomed the Spatial Analysis Laboratory at the University of Vermont and the Centre for Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Science of the University of Queensland to its Academic Center of Excellence (ACE) program. The Universities join six other leading institutions from around the world in the program which promotes innovative research,…
Technical Education on Digital Signal Processing, FPGAs and Embedded Processors
Applied Intensive Courses for Scientists, Engineers, and Project Managers
Starnberg, August 26, 2009 - qaqadu event gmbh, expert for technical education, meets the increasing demand for the topics digital signal processing and FPGAs (Field Programmable Gate Arrays) by offering courses on DSP for FPGAs (September 14-17, 2009), digital signal processing (October 6-9, 2009), and FPGAs for embedded processors (December 7-9, 2009). The courses are going to take place in Munich, Germany.…
UK Schools receive free copy of Muslim Science textbook
An educational foundation has announced plans to distribute free books to UK schools to highlight the scientific and cultural legacy of Muslim civilisation. 1001 Inventions is the brainchild of the Foundation for Science Technology and Civilisation (FSTC) – a network of academics dedicated to debunking the myth of the so-called “Dark Ages of Civilisation”.
Last month, atheism activist Richard Dawkins announced plans to distribute free DVDs to UK schools. Whilst FSTC…
Call for Contributions open for EuSEC 2010
Systems Engineering, a profession generally associated with putting satellites into space, creating the newest aircraft or military systems, or the acquisition, development and support of complex technical systems in general, will focus on themes of innovation in all kinds of domains and industries during the upcoming European Systems Engineering conference.
During May, 23-26 2010, the European Countries of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) will organise the…
New Test Facility for Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell Drive Train
Mooser EMC Technik GmbH has expanded its service portfolio towards EMC testing on Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell drive train components. It is now possible to offer EMC benchmarking and qualification of most recent innovative systems and components to vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. For this purpose the company features the latest state of the art testing and measurement equipment.
German EMC consultant Mooser EMC Technik GmbH (Ludwigsburg next to Stuttgart) and…
Grand 63rd Independence Day Celebrations at JMA Pilani Rajasthan
Pilani home town to Birla family is famous for several schools, CSIR Laboratory CEERI, the Birla Museum and BITS which is one among the top ranking universities of India renowned world over.
Smt Jamuna Mishra Academy (JMA) established in the year 2004 which has been making rapid strides in early childhood education is presently one of the most sought after schools at Pilani Rajasthan.
JMA which started in 2004 with an enrollment…
New Production Technique for Micro-perforated Absorbers
The acoustics insulation as well as the material glass is playing a more and more important role nowadays. Especially in school- and communication rooms according the study “Fuchs, H.V., Zha X: Acoustics Design for School and Communication Rooms, 1996” the right acoustics insulation is important and essential for more pleasant sound surroundings. Compared to fibered materials, which are already being used for acoustics isolation, glass offers the advantage of being…
How to prepare for the integrated essay examination? - Yu Hwang Wu
Although the new semester is about to start, students as well as parents are quite worried due to the soaring education expense, rapidly changing college entrance examination requirements, and unreliable education policy. As the importance of essay education is embossed recently, another thing is added on the list to worry about. That is to say, the examinees this year should map out a super short-term strategy to cope with the…
Industry and Education in Oregon Team Up to Design Innovative Lab Equipment
August 14th, 2009 Cornelius, Oregon – Sheldon Manufacturing, a leading manufacturer of laboratory equipment, and senior engineering students at OSU have been collaborating to create new, innovative equipment, blending education and industry.
As their OSU senior project design curriculum, students from the School of Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering (http://mime.oregonstate.edu/) work with Sheldon Manufacturing's engineering and design team in a setting that mirrors the standard design process Sheldon uses with…
One of the Most Significant Resources for Chemists Celebrates Its One Hundredth …
Stuttgart – In 1909, Theodor Weyl wrote and edited the Houben–Weyl Methods of Organic Chemistry series. The first edition, consisted of two volumes and covered material published from as early as 1834. As part of the centenary celebration a rarely seen first edition, displayed courtesy of the Swain Library at Stanford University, will be on display from August 16 to August 20 at the Thieme Chemistry booth during the fall…
Kapelan releases 1D Gel Analysis Software for MAC OS X
The usage of Macintosh systems in medical and biological research is increasing worldwide. Figures from the US market indicate up to 50 % Mac users in the laboratories. Numbers in Europe are also increasing constantly.
Kapelan Bio-Imaging decided to release its flagship bioinformatics software “LabImage 1D” for Mac OS X, taking part in the segment of Mac systems.
The Mac version of LabImage 1D is based on the same interface,…
Auf Wiedersehen Adieu Adios Cheerio Farewell to Prof Pratap Singh after 43 years …
With his tall stature and booming voice, Prof Pratap Singh takes his inspiration from Robert Frost quote "I'm not a teacher, but an awakener" and the generations of students whom he has taught at BITS Pilani for the past over four decades will vouch for that.
1940 born Prof Pratap Singh completed his Masters in Mathematics from erstwhile Birla Science College, Pilani in 1963. He went ahead and completed his PhD…
27 School Board Toppers in India Today march into Top Ranking BITS Pilani for Ad …
Knowingly or unknowingly, every topper invariably takes inspiration from the Zig Ziglar quote ”You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win."
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science popularly known as BITS which is a multi-campus university with campuses in India at Pilani (Rajasthan), Goa and Hyderabad and international campus at Dubai (UAE) gets its position among…
AP Sensing: Extensive and Authentic Fire Tests Prove Distributed Temperature Sen …
Field trials in 1:1 scale under authentic environmental conditions have been performed in cooperation with a global Fire and Security Company and a well known Research Institute to reveal the capabilities of fiber optic linear heat detectors, to detect different types of fires fast, to localize fires precisely and to monitor fire size and spreading accurately over an extended period. Nowadays these enhanced characteristics are beyond the scope of fire…
Cellexus disposable, single-use bioreactor systems for E.coli and Pichia ferment …
Cellexus is delighted to announce the introduction of the 50 litre CellMaker Regular™ disposable, single-use bioreactor system. The launch of the 50 litre format follows the successful launch of the 8 litre system in October 2008 to enable further scalability, increased optical densities (ODs) and improved yields of soluble protein when compared with flask grown cultures.
Designed specifically for bacterial and yeast fermentation, the CellMaker bioreactor systems use CellexusBags™. These…
SGS held Non-Destructive Testing Seminar for Pressure Vessel Manufacturers
SGS, the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, aims to keep pressure vessel manufacturers updated with the latest Non-Destructive Testing technologies and organized a seminar to introduce two techniques for inspecting pressure vessels. Held in Ulsan, Korea, the course was designed to train the quality and design department personnel of this industry.
Norbert Trimborn, NDT expert at the SGS Global NDT – Special Examinations Center in the Netherlands held…
Paradigm Shift in Cancer Research? Focusing on Tumour Stem Cells and Their Forma …
A research project is currently in progress that focuses on tumour stem cells and their division. Until recently, no one had any idea of the existence of these types of cells, even though they can play a crucial role in the formation of tumours. A project backed by the Austrian Science Fund FWF is now investigating the critical role of an individual protein, whose absence can be of vital importance…
BITS Pilani in Top 10 Best Engineering Colleges Rankings by India Today, LiveMin …
Eclipses may come and go but one must remember the age old saying that Sun, Moon and Fact are the three things that cannot be hidden for too long. This is what is Sach Ka Saamna or Face the Truth test.
In India during the summer months the temperatures are up not only due to the solar heat but also due to the heat generated by college rankings done by various…
Cellexus launches 50 litre single-use, disposable bioreactor system
Cellexus Ltd, is delighted to announce the availability of the 50 litre CellMaker Regular™, a single use, disposable bioreactor system for the expression of oxygen-hungry protein pichia, E. Coli and algae. Designed to deliver higher optical densities (ODs) and improved yields of soluble protein over flask grown cultures, the introduction of the 50 litre format follows the successful launch of the CellMaker Regular 8 litre system in October…
Definiens AG Receives DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and EN ISO 13485:2007 Certification
Munich, Germany / Morristown, NJ – July 23, 2009 – Definiens, the number one Enterprise Image Intelligence® company, has successfully completed the certification process for the worldwide common quality management standards DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and EN ISO 13485:2007. Definiens has demonstrated that its process workflow—from design and development to production, sales, installation and customer service—is fully compliant with the regulations defined by the International and European standardization authorities. The…
Yoga, Meditation & Discourses on 'The Science of the Soul, Path To Self Realizat …
Swami Mukundananda, the founder of Jagadguru Kripalu Yog, is to organize week-long Sessions on Yoga, Meditation & Lecture Series on ‘The Science of the Soul & God-Realization’ in eleven cities across the US; one of which will be organized between 1st-7th August, at Sanatan Shiv Shakti Mandir, 5645 Hillcroft Avenue; Ste 701, Houston, TX 77036
Swami Mukundananda, after obtaining Engineering & Management degrees from two of Asia’s premier institutes (IIT &…
Cellexus Ltd, Launches the CellMaker Regular™ - New, Improved Single-Use Bioreac …
Cellexus Ltd, ’The Cell Company’, is delighted to announce the launch of the CellMaker Regular™ disposable bioreactor system. The Company, which develops and markets a range novel single-use bioreactors and cell-based technologies for biopharmaceutical research and production, designed the new CellMaker Regular system specifically for bacterial and yeast fermentation. This single-use bioreactor system, which is available in 8 litre and 50 litre sizes, provides increased ODs and improved yields of…
Academy at Sisters Receive Visit from University of Arizona and Canadian Student …
Last week The Academy at Sisters was visited by a student from the University of Arizona and a student from Kelowna in British Columbia, Canada. Both students are past residents of the Academy at Sisters came back to visit their “home away from home” and to assist staff with leading a therapy group to help the current Academy at Sisters students. One of the visiting students is majoring…
PMI Announces Dates for October 2009 Short Course
Porous Materials, Inc. (PMI) has announced its October Short Course, “Advanced Techniques for Pore Structure Characterization; Theory & Practice,” will be held during the week of October 19th, 2009. The course will run Tuesday the 20th through Thursday the 22nd, and will feature lectures, lecture notes, demonstrations, and guest speakers. Attendees will be given plenty of time for hands-on experience with the machines, and will be able to…
University Industry Linkages of BITS Pilani
The Birla Institute of Technology and Science - BITS Pilani since 1973 has made a pioneering contribution for the development of institutionalized linkages between university and industry. The early start evidently helped, for the Institute today, has tie-ups with a large number of companies across the country.
The Practice School Program of BITS takes all its students to the industry for seven and half months as an integral component of the…
CanooNet mobile: Now free of charge
The best known and most comprehensive online reference resource for German is now also available for free in the iPhone App Store.
Basel, 20th. July 2009. After a successful career as a payed application in the iPhone App Store, Canoo is now presenting CanooNet mobile free of charge „We are very pleased to offer the best known and most comprehensive reference resource for German for free with immediate effect“ says Hans-Dirk…
PATHways – New Report Assessing Progress in the Global Hydrogen Industry
Many countries around the world are working to build a clean and secure energy future. Stakeholders of a global hydrogen economy need to understand the developments related to hydrogen energy and current events that are shaping the process. The Partnership for Advancing the Transition to Hydrogen (PATH) has begun to facilitate such an understanding by producing "PATHways: Assessing Progress in the Global Hydrogen Industry."
The report incorporates the perspectives of leaders…
Symbio Technologies Helps Save Technology in Bankrupt California Schools
NEW ROCHELLE, NY--Symbio Technologies (symbio-technologies.com), the leader in stateless thin client computing, has put its skills to work to help bankrupt schools in California bring new life to old computers. Using its expertise in LTSP (Linux Terminal Server Project), Symbio has helped schools re-use their existing workstations and finally find a use for the many outdated machines they receive as donations. The Linux Terminal Server Project is a free, open…
Prince William meets youngsters helped by Skill Force at the Tower of London
6th July 2009 - Prince William joined teenagers for a team-building exercise at the Tower of London today.
On the South Lawn, in the shadow of the White Tower, Prince William stepped along a strip of wood on to a block as part of a "command task" for the charity Skill Force as he and seven youngsters tried to make their way across an imaginary fast-flowing river.
Prince William is Patron…
ETAP 7.0 Delivers Significant Improvement to Power Systems Design & Analysis Sof …
ETAP Canada Ltd., a Canadian power systems analysis and design solutions provider, is proud to announce the release of ETAP 7.0. With new time-saving features, quicker processing times and highly capable analysis modules, ETAP software continues to remain at the forefront of innovative power systems enterprise solutions. ETAP 7.0 includes new analysis modules, time-saving capabilities, and powerful online energy management modules integrated to improve the design, analysis, simulation, prediction, optimization,…
Private School Expo to Hit Montreal
Montreal, QC – July 14, 2009 – For the very first time, the Our Kids Private School Expo will be visiting Montreal this September. After successful stops in Toronto, Oakville, and Vancouver last year, the expo is ready to bring valuable information about Canada’s top private schools to curious families in the Montreal area.
Parents who attend the fairs are adamant about their value. “Doing research online is one thing,…
An Itinerary into Taste
Coming to Siena means to discover its art and its history, but also to get in touch with its famous and worldwide celebrated cookery: ancient recipes still prepared nowadays with high quality products.
Culinary Traditions and Gastronomy (http://www.scuolaleonardo.com/Italian-language-general-courses.html#Culinary_Traditions) course combines Italian language classes in the morning with special activities in the afternoon, in order to help students to appreciate this territory’s tastes, always accompanied by a brilliant and expert teacher.
Students improve…
Ouch! Abrupt Opioid Withdrawal Increases Pain Sensitivity
The abrupt withdrawal of morphine-like analgesics – opioids – can increase sensitivity to pain. Experiments have now shown that this effect is caused by a memory-like process, the long-term potentiation of synaptic strength in the spinal cord. The study, which was supported by the Austrian Science Fund FWF, also found ways of avoiding this increase in pain sensitivity. These pioneering results have now been published in the prestigious journal SCIENCE.
Opioids…
BDS/Dental Admission 2009-10 At SGI Institute Has Started
At Sharda Group of Institutions, counseling for BDS/Dental admission 2009-10 has been started at its Greater Noida campus. This institute has recently received the status of University under act 14 of the year 2009 government of Uttar Pradesh. For taking admission in BDS ( Bachelor in Dental Surgery ) program, an applicant should have study English, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics at class 12th. Admission in this program will be done…
