Procedure for treating chronic atrial fibrillation, a condition that causes palpitations and fainting, features a laser balloon catheter.

Trials in 12 cities worldwide suggest lower power cost, improved visibility, safer citizens.

Developer LensAR says that final preparations for a US launch are under way, following latest regulatory clearance.

Examination of tissues drawn from Otzi gives an insight into blood cell degradation over fifty centuries.

“World first” claimed for nacelle-mounted system that measures wind, optimizes performance.

Lidar scanning of the skeleton followed by volumetric modeling gives a new estimate of the mass of a famous dinosaur.

Fluorescence technique to interpret speed and direction of blood flow now incorporated into operating microscope.

Dye-sensitized photoelectric film manufactured by UK company G24 Innovations eliminates need for batteries or chargers.

Fiber-monitoring system to observe hydraulic fracturing - better known as "fracking" - operations in oil and shale gas prospecting.

Thermal imaging used in tandem with other tests offers an alternative to mammography.

Mid-infrared imaging for UAVs, high-speed optical networks and laser-based airborne mine detection among the other activities funded.

Fraunhofer-developed system checks rail systems - at over 100km/h.