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3D Printed Microstructures Made Easy – A Small Chamber with Big Impact

Three-dimensional micro- and nanostructures can protect documents and branded products against counterfeiters. In the past, it was extremely time-consuming to create structures like these using liquids of different colors. Now, physicist Frederik Mayer has developed a chamber capable of making 3D printer-based manufacturing much faster and more precise.

30 October, 2019 | 1

Unveiling the Stories of Historic Treasures

How can one distinguish an authentic dress of Empress Elisabeth from an imitation? How can be ensured that future generations are still able to admire ancient carriages in all their glory? At the Imperial Carriage Museum in Vienna, conservators dedicate their time to collecting and preserving historic pieces and make visitors feel they are stepping back in time.

2 October, 2019 | 0

Looking Ahead

Not only do children suffering from albinism have to protect their skin from the sun, their eyes are also sensitive to the light and suffer from visual impairments. That’s what prompted European experts to support a home in Tanzania where they could examine the albino kids. They took with them 166 pairs of glasses equipped with special filters – and the hope of helping the kids become more independent.

25 September, 2019 | 0

Shipping Hope to Papua New Guinea

Kim Nguyen has volunteered twice on the Medical Ship that supports Papua New Guinea in terms of health care. Her work with the charity “Youth With A Mission – Medical Ships Australia” (YWAM) has been a memorable experience for her.

14 August, 2019 | 0

A life-changing Invention

It is the second most-common visual function test that eye doctors use: Perimetry. Most often used to diagnose and treat patients with glaucoma, but also in neurological diseases and retinal disorders. Dr. Mike Patella and Professor Anders Heijl teamed up to develop the ZEISS’s Humphrey perimeter 35 years ago. Read on for an interview about ophthalmology, the rapid advancement of this technology and how a collaboration blossomed into a friendship.

7 August, 2019 | 3

Rooting for the Protection of our Planet

Unspoiled nature and vast forests in Thailand are endangered by deforestation activities. This puts the nation’s unique flora and fauna at risk. Theeraphong Boonrodchu was part of a one-day reforestation program that engaged in preserving and restoring the country’s wildlife.

1 August, 2019 | 0

Going Where No Man Has Gone Before

Professors Heinz-Wilhelm Hübers and Herbert Jahn are two of the scientists who have shaped, and continue to shape, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) to this day. The following is based on a discussion that took place in Berlin about taking measurements and photographs in outer space, as well as a passion for development and the significance of the first Moon landing on 20 July 1969.

19 July, 2019 | 1