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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 […]
£3.75m programme targets rising UK mosquito and midge disease risks
October 9, 2026
A £3.75 million research programme led by the University of Glasgow will investigate how environmental change could alter the risk of mosquito and […]
Nobel Prizes 2026 science winners named
October 9, 2026
This year’s three Nobel Prizes for natural science have been shared by six laureates from the USA, Germany, Japan and France. The Nobel […]
UK cell and gene therapy sector reaches commercialisation crossroads
October 3, 2026
The UK’s cell and gene therapy sector is at a turning point, with conditions increasingly in place to translate the country’s research strength […]
Scores of speakers announced for Lab Innovations 2026 with more pending this month
October 3, 2026
More than 60 speaker slots have been created to date for this year’s Lab Innovations Show at Birmingham NEC next month, further confirmations […]
Lab Awards finalists announced for 2026
October 3, 2026
Nearly 70 finalists have been announced for this year’s Lab Awards lineup, with winners to be announced at the first day of the […]
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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 bacteria. Named Candidatus Sukunaarchaeum mirabile, it appears to retain the genetic machinery needed to reproduce and make proteins despite having lost almost all the genes required to produce its own nutrients and […]
£3.75m programme targets rising UK mosquito and midge disease risks
October 9, 2026
A £3.75 million research programme led by the University of Glasgow will investigate how environmental change could alter the risk of mosquito and midge-borne diseases across the UK. The four-year PAMEC programme, funded by UKRI as part of a £20 million interdisciplinary research fund targeting epidemic threats, will combine laboratory and field research to identify […]
Nobel Prizes 2026 science winners named
October 9, 2026
This year’s three Nobel Prizes for natural science have been shared by six laureates from the USA, Germany, Japan and France. The Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine went to psychiatrist and bioengineer Karl Deisseroth (USA, Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Stanford University), German biochemist and biophysicist Peter Hegemann (Germany, Humboldt University of Berlin), and […]
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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 […]
