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Molecular tweaks make fluorescent probes five times brighter
October 18, 2026
Chemists at the University of Bath have identified how small changes to the structure of azulene-based fluorescent probes can alter their colour and […]
3D printing offers a new route to rubber glove manufacturing
October 18, 2026
Researchers at Cranfield University have developed a 3D printing method for manufacturing rubber gloves that could enable more flexible production, reduce material waste […]
Brain cells head to space in bid to advance neurodegenerative disease research
October 18, 2026
Researchers at the Saudi King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have sent two biomedical experiments to the International Space Station (ISS), […]
Latest Lab Talk News in Brief: Awards, seed funding, acquisitions and more…
October 17, 2026
Group chairman and CEO of precision instruments manufacturer HORIBA, Atsushi Horiba has been named an honorary fellow of University College London (UCL). The […]
Free Lab Innovations supplement to aid Show visitors
October 13, 2026
To mark Lab Innovations, we are producing a special show supplement available with the forthcoming new edition of Laboratory News that will also […]
Tiny genome discovered provides hints for limits of life
October 9, 2026
Scientists have identified a previously unknown microorganism with the smallest genome yet found in an archaeon, a type of single-celled organism distinct from […]
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Molecular tweaks make fluorescent probes five times brighter
October 18, 2026
Chemists at the University of Bath have identified how small changes to the structure of azulene-based fluorescent probes can alter their colour and brightness, providing a blueprint for developing improved tools for biological imaging and chemical sensing. Published in Organic Chemistry Frontiers, the research examines derivatives of azulene, a blue compound found in nature including […]
3D printing offers a new route to rubber glove manufacturing
October 18, 2026
Researchers at Cranfield University have developed a 3D printing method for manufacturing rubber gloves that could enable more flexible production, reduce material waste and support more geographically distributed manufacturing. The 3D-PEP process, developed with industry partner Meditech, uses natural rubber latex sprayed onto a mould, while heating the glove from both sides to vulcanise the […]
Brain cells head to space in bid to advance neurodegenerative disease research
October 18, 2026
Researchers at the Saudi King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have sent two biomedical experiments to the International Space Station (ISS), where brain cells and organoids will be studied in microgravity ahead of planned investigations into neurodegenerative diseases. The experiments, SSA-1 and SSA-2, travelled aboard the SpaceX CR35 mission. They aim to establish […]
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When seeing is no longer believing
September 27, 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is polluting the world of science. Online teaching and reference resources are suddenly being populated by images of imaginary microbes, machinery full of mistakes, and human bodies that don’t work. The shiny artwork is glistening, organic, voluptuous and detailed. But it’s fake: it is too perfect to be real, cautions Brian J […]
Keeping cleanroom contamination under control with good design
September 27, 2026
Cleanroom controls need to achieve more than initial compliance, says Phillip Godden. To be effective, you need to take a longer perspective… A surprising number of cleanrooms are designed to achieve compliance at audit and handover but fall short in terms of supporting long-term goals. The real test of maintaining relevant environmental controls over the […]
Game Theory: Finspan Sharks & Reefs Expansion
August 23, 2026
High marks for Finspan Sharks & Reefs Expansion from Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Ian Turner. WHAT IS FINSPAN? In a previous column, we reviewed the superb Wingspan (and its expansions). Finspan comes from the same family of games, sharing its theme while introducing a range of new mechanics and shifting the focus to aquatic life. You […]
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A faster, cleaner alternative to conventional laboratory ovens and furnaces
September 2, 2026
Conventional ovens and muffle furnaces remain essential laboratory tools for ashing, loss on ignition, residue on ignition and fusion, but these methods can be slow, labour-intensive and dependent on manual handling, with potential exposure to unpleasant or hazardous vapours. Microwave-enhanced furnace technology provides a faster, cleaner alternative. The Milestone PYRO ashing system from Analytix supports […]
Nearly 300 lab equipment lots from former Haleon site go under the hammer
August 8, 2026
A total of 273 lots of laboratory and pilot manufacturing equipment from the former Haleon (GSK) Toothpaste Factory in Maidenhead goes under the hammer this month. Auctioneer BTG Eddisons is handling the online sale which is due to end on 20 August at 1pm. Viewing is available by appointment at the factory site in Norreys […]
Late-model analytical and pharmaceutical lab equipment on the market
August 2, 2026
Apex Auctions has a strong selection of late-model laboratory and pharmaceutical R&D equipment currently available, offering labs a chance to acquire high-spec analytical and processing kit without the wait or cost of new builds. At the core is a 2019 Thermo Scientific Dionex Ultimate 3000 RSLCnano modular UHPLC system, a high-performance liquid chromatography platform widely […]
