van Gogh's double vision 
European researchers have used a powerful new X-ray technique to reveal a hidden van Gogh beneath another of his paintings, The portrait of a woman lies below one of the Dutch Master's landscapes. The work could now be used to seek out, in unprecedented detail, masterpieces hidden beneath other paintings. [August 15, 2008]

An overview on the ancient goldsmith's skill and the circulation of gold in the past: the role of X-ray based techniques  [registered users only]
An overview is presented of the use of the most established scientific-based techniques in the study of goldwork, with special reference to the limitations, advantages and applications of x-ray based techniques. [August 11, 2008]

Reflecting on frozen fleas 
US scientists have synthesised an antifreeze protein from the Canadian snow flea. The X-ray structure of this, and a synthetic enantiomeric form, could lead to an improved understanding of how this protein inhibits ice crystal formation and could have implications for transplant surgery. [August 1, 2008]

Bruker AXS Announces Agreement to Acquire Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Company S.I.S. Surface Imaging Systems GmbH 
[August 19, 2008]

Thermo Fisher Scientific To Announce New Multilayer Coating Thickness Measurement Capabilities at IMTS 2008 
[August 15, 2008]

Thermo Fisher Scientific Announces its 2008 North American Informatics Conference 
[August 11, 2008]

PANalytical hosts fourth Building Materials Analysis workshop 
[August 6, 2008]

The Portrait That Van Gogh Did Not Want the World to See 
[August 5, 2008]

Bruker AXS Microanalysis To Introduce New EBSD System at M&M 2008 
[August 5, 2008]

George M. Whitesides to Deliver Pittcon 2009 Plenary Lecture 
[July 29, 2008]

Bruker AXS SMART X2S Automated Chemical Crystallography System Wins Prestigious R&D 100 Award 
[July 24, 2008]