iPhone assists in high-speed photography

High-speed photography captures images with a remarkably quick shutter speed, and it is mostly used for capturing moments that are not appreciated with the naked eye. It is the art of photographing a rapidly occurring event. Scientists have used high-speed photography to study physical movement, measuring phenomena such as surface tension and gravitational effects. It is also employed for tracking the accuracy of missiles and rockets and recording the sequence of events at the core of nuclear explosions. Sports photographers use high-speed photography to shoot fast-moving sporting events and to (Read more...)

Resumen: Sofinnova Partners consigue reunir un fondo de 300 millones de EUR para el sector sanitario

PARÍS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sofinnova Partners, empresa de capital privado líder especializada en ciencias de la vida, ha anunciado hoy que ha cerrado Sofinnova Capital VIII con 300 millones de EUR, lo que supera su objetivo inicial de 250 millones de EUR. Tras conseguir una primera financiación de 240 millones de EUR en 2012, Sofinnova Partners ha reunido una cantidad total de 1.500 millones de EUR gracias a este nuevo fondo. Siguiendo la misma estrategia que llevan años aplicando, el dinero de So