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Bacteria upcycle carbon waste into valuable chemicals
March 7, 2022
Researchers engineered a strain of bacteria to break down carbon dioxide (CO2), converting it into commonly used chemicals. The approach removes CO2 from the atmosphere and bypasses using fossil fuels...
Technological research and development in agritech
March 4, 2022
It is increasingly important for agricultural research to raise awareness of conditions leading to low productivity and problems like excessive loss of water during irrigation, damage to land and crops,...
Changing the status quo on diversity in STEM
March 3, 2022
There is still much work to be done, but Jess Lee hopes that in the coming year, dedicated efforts put into action by many more organisations can begin narrowing the...
Rising costs and material shortages pile pressure on UK’s over-stretched laboratories
March 2, 2022
A stark warning has been issued about the challenges facing under-pressure laboratories in the UK as spiralling costs, rising demand and stockpiling strategies have led to ‘empty warehouses’ and a...
Understanding menopause in your workforce
March 1, 2022
While jumping at the chance to tell her personal story about how menopause has affected her work, this interviewee then asked for anonymity. Such is the continued fear of stigma...
The technologies keeping 1.5 degrees in reach
February 24, 2022
Following COP26, the pressure is on to reach the 1.5 degree warming target limit set out in the Paris agreement. Charlie Rapple looks at just some of the innovations that...
Fossil research uncovers a new species of giant Triassic crocodile
February 23, 2022
An examination of the fossil record by Birmingham researchers has uncovered a new species of giant Triassic crocodile named Mambawakale ruhuhu. Excavated in Tanzania nearly 60 years ago, the fossils...
Moving from ‘Use by’ to ‘Best before’ dates: participate in the project
February 17, 2022
Many producers have elected to display 'Best before' in place of 'Use by' dates on fresh pasteurised milk products. A decision that has the potential to dramatically reduce consumer waste...
Award winner: Partnership and sustainability win emerging technology award
February 16, 2022
As we begin to look forward to the inaugural Lab South spin out event, Lab Innovation’s ‘Most impactful emerging technology’ Lab Award winners, Appleton Woods and Manchester BIOGEL, look back...
Making an impact in remote laboratory research
February 16, 2022
During Lab Innovations last November, Anna Cooper and Raymond Wong were delighted to pick up the ‘Most impactful laboratory research model or simulation award’ at the 2021 Lab Awards on...
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