The syGlass Scientist

Conversations on syGlass’ Impact and Collaborations

Unlocking the Hidden Beauty of Science with Virtual Reality and Direct Volume Rendering
Michael Morehead Michael Morehead

Unlocking the Hidden Beauty of Science with Virtual Reality and Direct Volume Rendering

Lightsheet? microCT? Serial block face electron microscopy? Have you ever heard of these technologies? Very few members of the public know of the silent imaging revolution happening right now in the life sciences. In fact, in 2023 alone, there were 7,000 manuscripts about lightsheet microscopy, and 17,000 manuscripts about microCT—new technologies that can produce stunning high-resolution 3D image volumes.

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Entomology Explored: Bridging Research, Education and Outreach with X-ray Computed Microtomography and Virtual Reality
Jason Osborne Jason Osborne

Entomology Explored: Bridging Research, Education and Outreach with X-ray Computed Microtomography and Virtual Reality

In recent years, technological advancements have opened up new possibilities for understanding the natural world. A prime example of this can be seen in the field of entomology, where researchers are now using X-ray computed microtomography (micro-CT) and virtual reality (VR) to study insects in ways that were previously unimaginable.

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syGlass v2.1.0 Release
Michael Morehead Michael Morehead

syGlass v2.1.0 Release

At syGlass, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in virtual reality and scientific visualization. This week, that culminated in the release of syGlass v2.1.0, a major update with a focus on automated and manual volume segmentation routines.

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Education & Medicine: Bringing Science to Life with Virtual Reality
Susan Gentz Susan Gentz

Education & Medicine: Bringing Science to Life with Virtual Reality

Gone are the days of the COVID-19 pandemic- so why are we still asking ourselves where the people are? Shouldn’t they have returned to the workforce over four years after the country shut down? If the shortages are in full force now, how can we work to create a pipeline and cut down the shortages for the future?

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