Micro-core processing: a quick and easy method
Launched by the DendroLab at Wageningen University (NL), the film is a production of COST Action sTReESS demonstrates micro-core sample processing (max 2mm diameter) and producing (non-permanent) thin sections for dendrochronological and wood anatomical research in a quick, easy and inexpensive way.
The script is based on the protocol written by Lena Wegner (MSc student, Wageningen University, NL).
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When the Sun goes wild
What are the manifestations of solar activity? Two scientists (Nicole Vilmer, from the Observatory of Paris, France, and Laure Lefèvre, from the Royal Observatory of Belgium) discuss this topic. This movie was produced by COST action TOSCA (Towards a more complete assessment of the impact of solar variability on climate), a multidisciplinary European network of scientists from 20 countries whose objective is to provide a better understanding of the hotly debated role of the Sun in climate change. For more information, and more movies, see www.tosca-cost.eu
The future concept and reality of Social Robotics: Challenges, Perception and Applications – Role of Social Robotics in current and future society
Researchers have exerted considerable efforts to advance the robotic technologies as well as to understand their social implications. As a result, robotics is now a highly articulated field with various types of robots already assisting numerous areas of human activity. Despite their increasing significance and relevance, the general public tends to think that robots still belong to the world of science fiction and research laboratories.
Wood Sample Preparation for Microscopic Analysis
This demonstration was produced by the Department of Wood Science and Technology, University Ljubljana (Slovenia), in cooperation with the Slovenian Forest Institute and the Department of Geography and Regional Planning, University Zaragoza (Spain).
The film demonstrates how to process high-quality permanent thin sections for xylem and phloem formation studies following the embedding in paraffin methodology.
The script is based on the protocol written by Peter Prislan from the Department of Wood Science and Technology, University Ljubljana (Slovenia).
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COST Action MP0804 - Highly Ionised Pulse Plasma processes
This COST Action contributes to reducing green house gas emissions and enables European industry to stay competitive globally. It does so by helping SMEs create new market opportunities for innovative plasma technologies to become a truly European success story, similarly to Laser technology.
COST Action BM0607 on Targeted Radionuclide Therapy created a short film on the application of radiolabeled peptides for targeted therapy; 177Lu-DOTA-octreotate emits gamma and beta particle radiation, the peptide molecules bind somatostatin receptors on tumor cells and can be applied for both tumor imaging and radionuclide therapy.
Light as air: aerosols, a key player in the atmosphere
What role do aerosols play in mediating the impact of solar variability on climate ? Benjamin Laken, from the Astrophysical Institute of the Canarian Islands, discusses with us this question. This movie was produced by COST action TOSCA (Towards a more complete assessment of the impact of solar variability on climate), a multidisciplinary European network of scientists from 20 countries whose objective is to provide a better understanding of the hotly debated role of the Sun in climate change. For more information, and more movies, see http://www.tosca-cost.eu
Prof Dror Fixler, from Bar-Ilan University in Israel, explains the main benefits of participating in COST Action BM 1205, European Network for Skin Cancer Detection using Laser Imaging.