(X-Ray) Microscope reveals great detail (BBC)

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By Rebecca Morelle
BBC News science reporter

A new type of microscope is enabling UK scientists to view materials in unprecedented detail.
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The microscope allows researchers to learn about the internal structure of the specimens they study, and has a wide range of applications.
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But, he said, the images could be grainy and imperfections called artefacts could also appear.

To eliminate this problem, the researchers combined X-ray microtomography with time delay integration. This method involves averaging out any defects before the final 3D image is generated, producing a picture of much higher quality.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/4969280.stm

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1. Use it to pluck out damaged neurons from Bushies Brain, lol