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… that 50 micrometers can make a crucial difference on the way to the summit?

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Every two weeks, "Did you know" gives a short, fascinating account from the world of Carl Zeiss and its applications — from the analysis of classical works of art with the help of leading edge microscopes to Oscar-winning lenses; from telescopic glasses to examinations using "ultralight".

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Did you know ...

... that 50 micrometers can make a crucial difference on the way to the summit?

... that the case of an alleged murder by poisoning has been solved after 400 years?

... that non-linear effects influence the resolution limit?

... that German optics have been playing a special role in Mexico for 100 years?

... that movies can be viewed in 3D even at the recording stage?

... that a modern eyeglass lens also takes your nose into account?

... that technology keeps you healthy?

... what the growth rate of grass has to do with Carl Zeiss?

... that there is such thing as a grain-sized microscope?

... what neurosurgeons use to see blood flow in the brain?

... why tinted eyeglass lenses are usuallybrown, gray or green?

... that a world tour of microscopes is currently underway?

... that light has a dual nature?

... that microscopes can preserve our world heritage?

... that the creaminess of chocolate can be measured?

... that, long before Madmoiselle Chanel invented the little black dress, Archayx already had one?

... that science and indulgence are not mutually exclusive?

... that you can fly at CeBIT — using a pair of glasses?

... that Carl Zeiss supports young researchers?

... that microscopes can reveal a battery's age?

... that Carl Zeiss has been revolutionizing vision for a century?

Did you know ...

... that Carl Zeiss works with angels and Oscar winners?

... that liquid can make images sharper?

...that geckos’ feet stick better than any glue?

... that you can use microscopes lying down?

... how a baby bottle stays airtight?

... that you can paint with microscopes?

... that navigation systems can be used for brain surgery?

... Carl Zeiss is opening its doors in Jena on 1 October? The company is using this occasion to mark 20 years of reunification.

... that fig wasps and fig trees have been inseparable for 34 million years?

... that a new microscope makes the practically invisible visible?

... that volcanoes spew glass?

... that Carl Zeiss lights up the stars in the world’s largest planetariums?

... that molecules can make changing your glasses a thing of the past?

... that you will only be able to see the first stars in 2018?

... that Carl Zeiss inspires the researchers of tomorrow?

... what all you can learn in Jena?

... which lenses are ready for the Oscars?

... why we get closer to something when we can't see it clearly

... why NASA space shuttle launches are filmed using high performance cameras?

... that Ski Goggles Help You Get Down the Mountain?

... that “Ultralight” Can Be Used for Examinations?

Did you know ...

... that Carl Zeiss is keeping an eye on the Himalayas?

... how to improve the vision of asian children?

... where the Land of Ideas is?

... the fastest way to correct shortsightedness?

... how Zebra Finches Learn to Sing?

... that Carl Zeiss Honors Nobel Prize Winners?

... how to draw attention to young footballers?

... that 3D Movies Don't Need a Screen?

... what a solar cell is made of?

... that the Art World Has a New Genre?

... when microscopes take the stage?

... that Carl Zeiss can harvest energy?

... that 2000 Inventors Work at Carl Zeiss?

... that earning is getting greener?

... what sunglass lens type you are?

... that Carl Zeiss makes atoms visible?

... that the World’s First Planetarium Was Located on the Roof of the Carl Zeiss Factory?

... that Carl Zeiss Does Its Utmost to Attract Young Women to Technical Professions?

... that the Fire Department Uses Virtual Fires to Practice for an Emergency?

... that Carl Zeiss supports more than 70 countries in the detection of tuberculosis?

... that Bochum Has One of the Most Modern Planetariums in Germany?

... that up to 21 people can look through a microscope at the same time?

... that Carl Zeiss helped discover Pluto?

... that Carl Zeiss orovides for our feathered friends?

Did you know ...

... what makes German biathletes so successful?

... that your photos taken with Carl Zeiss lenses can win awards?

... that Carl Zeiss has a solution for super resolution?

... that Carl Zeiss hands out awards?

... that Carl Zeiss is sailing around the world?

... that the search for oil and natural gas just got easier?

... that there were two companies called Carl Zeiss?

... that Carl Zeiss helps out at harvest time?

... that Carl Zeiss is joining the fight against cataract?

... that glass can be more expensive than gold?

... that Carl Zeiss is contributing to air safety?

... that Carl Zeiss is a star catcher?

... that Carl Zeiss unravels mysteries?

... that light can do almost anything?

... that Carl Zeiss makes clever glasses?

... that Carl Zeiss can tell the difference between a real Van Gogh and a forgery?

... that Carl Zeiss helps affected countries detect tuberculosis faster?

... that Carl Zeiss brings the internet into the auditorium?

... that you can win an Oscar with Carl Zeiss?

... that Carl Zeiss has a new hobby for you?

... that you can win the Nobel Prize with Carl Zeiss?

Did you know ...

... that Wim Wenders captured Berlin in a calendar?

... that microscopes from Carl Zeiss are used to restore church windows?

... that star photographer Uwe Ommer traveled with Carl Zeiss for four years?

... that cameras with Carl Zeiss went to the moon before going to Hollywood?

... that you can drive a car with Carl Zeiss?

... that Carl Zeiss applies for two patents every day?

... that Carl Zeiss helps you get better faster?

... that Carl Zeiss is involved in the fabrication of microchips?

... that Carl Zeiss can measure the human eye with an accuracy of one hundredth of a diopter?

... that because of Carl Zeiss, you do not have to fear the dentist as much?

... that Carl Zeiss makes it possible to read the newspaper?

... that Carl Zeiss enables midgets to play football?

... that Carl Zeiss is helping save rare mountain gorillas?

... that Carl Zeiss has developed a movie theater to go?

... that you can meet Carl Zeiss at Girls’ Day?

... that you can land on the Shoemaker Levy 9 comet with Carl Zeiss?

... that you can meet Carl Zeiss in the movie theater?