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An alternative solution to rotary evaporators for solvent evaporation
June 23, 2026
Concentrators (nitrogen blowdown concentrators) are increasingly used as an alternative to rotary evaporators because they evaporate solvents quickly while saving valuable laboratory space. […]
A disparity born of oversight: recognising women in science
June 23, 2026
Dr Bernice Wright pays tribute to some of the most impactful women in the life sciences, and the vital role they continue to […]
Lab Babble: Something in the air, take fright
June 21, 2026
Wars, river pollution, retail… is there nothing drones can’t penetrate? Let’s get real, says Russ Swan. Two bits of news collided in my […]
Sample Integrity: Where errors begin
June 21, 2026
Often, laboratory errors originate before analysis starts. From collection and transfer to storage and environmental exposure, the preanalytical phase quietly determines whether a […]
Implantable photonic device could improve delivery of bladder cancer therapy
June 21, 2026
Engineers and cancer researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed an implantable photonic device designed to improve the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy […]
Survey finds AI adoption growing in life sciences laboratories
June 21, 2026
More than 60% of life sciences laboratories are exploring or piloting artificial intelligence technologies, but only a small proportion have deployed AI agents […]
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Implantable photonic device could improve delivery of bladder cancer therapy
June 21, 2026
Engineers and cancer researchers at the University of Glasgow have developed an implantable photonic device designed to improve the effectiveness of photodynamic therapy for bladder cancer. The technology, described in Opto-Electronic Advances, combines flexible bioelectronics, wireless power transfer and micro-LEDs to deliver light directly to tumour sites, potentially overcoming limitations associated with current photodynamic therapy […]
Survey finds AI adoption growing in life sciences laboratories
June 21, 2026
More than 60% of life sciences laboratories are exploring or piloting artificial intelligence technologies, but only a small proportion have deployed AI agents into production environments, according to a new survey from laboratory technology company Cenevo. The survey of 113 life sciences professionals found that AI adoption continues to accelerate across research, discovery, chemistry, biology, […]
Optical technique detects methanol through sealed spirit bottles
June 21, 2026
Researchers at the University of St Andrews and the University of Adelaide have developed an optical technique capable of detecting toxic methanol in alcoholic spirits without opening the bottle, potentially offering a new tool for tackling counterfeit alcohol and improving consumer safety. The work, published in the Journal of Physics: Photonics, uses Raman spectroscopy to […]
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A disparity born of oversight: recognising women in science
June 23, 2026
Dr Bernice Wright pays tribute to some of the most impactful women in the life sciences, and the vital role they continue to play … Women have long shaped the course of life sciences; however, too often their names are missing from the history books. While the popular imagination gravitates toward a handful of celebrated figures such […]
Was Clarkson’s cow killed for nothing?
June 20, 2026
Did you watch Clarkson’s Farm the other evening? That poor cow Pepper was culled after routine tuberculosis tests. Clarkson was furious, and the nation was up in arms, writes professor Brian J Ford. Surely the test was inconclusive? I can guess what you’re likely thinking: without a positive culture of the organism, what’s the justification […]
Show Preview: Insider view from the outside
June 14, 2026
The Lab Facilities Design & Development Summit Europe places the focus clearly on the built environment with a range of pertinent case studies. In its own words it is “the only European lab facilities event covering the full project lifecycle from concept to completion”. The Lab Facilities Design & Development Summit Europe is a significantly […]
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An alternative solution to rotary evaporators for solvent evaporation
June 23, 2026
Concentrators (nitrogen blowdown concentrators) are increasingly used as an alternative to rotary evaporators because they evaporate solvents quickly while saving valuable laboratory space. Evaporation is accelerated by lowering the solvent’s partial vapour pressure above the liquid surface. These systems use either a heated water bath or dry block heating with programmable temperatures, combined with a […]
Modernise your lab with confidence: Upgrade your glasswasher with Miele
June 15, 2026
In today’s fast‑paced laboratory environment, efficiency, reliability and compliance are not nice‑to‑haves – they are essential. From research and diagnostics to quality control and testing, clean and contaminant‑free glassware underpins consistent results and safe operations. That’s why there has never been a better time to review the performance of your laboratory glasswasher. To support labs […]
BTG Eddisons lab auction announced
May 21, 2026
An array of laboratory equipment goes under the hammer for online auction, courtesy of BTG Eddisons in mid-June. Laboratory hardware, biopharma analytical and cell processing assets will all be up for sale during the event based at The Auction Centre, Dunlop Way, Scunthorpe DN16 3RN. Examples of the equipment available for purchase will be the […]
