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PPE recycling during a pandemic
July 12, 2021
Following on from our online story about COVID waste killing wildlife and how to pick COVID PPE litter safely, Kristin Barrett discusses how laboratories can reduce their solid waste streams...
Stardust in our DNA – our journey through time and space
July 9, 2021
Applying her natural curiosity and the input from a very impressive contact list of experts, rising star (pun intended) Sarah Begum explores the journey our very own DNA has taken...
Real milk, real cheese – no cows required
July 8, 2021
Will 'animal-free' AI driven processing replace 'plant-based' dairy products? An Israeli start-up is applying AI to precision fermentation to artificially brew the whey and casein proteins that make up real...
Rapid sampling to support local communities in a time of great need
July 5, 2021
When disaster strikes, even a team of environmental chemists simply doing what they do best but doing it well, can be real heros. Technical analytics services come into their own...
How to improve energy efficiency in your lab
June 17, 2021
Much of the literature on energy efficiency and reducing energy usage is directed at residential homes, but laboratories are one of the largest energy-consuming sectors in the United States. Luckily,...
New dipping solution turns the whole fish into valuable food
June 16, 2021
When herring are filleted, more than half their weight becomes a low-value ‘side stream’ that never reaches our plates – despite being rich in protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids....
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Women in STEM see equality slip during the pandemic
June 11, 2021
Despite some good work over the years, it has become apparent that there is yet more work to be done and ground to be made up when it comes to...
SoyFilm: Is this the end of fossil fuel single-use plastics?
June 10, 2021
At last! A sustainable, scalable and 100 percent natural plant protein-based polymer that functions like plastic and can be broken down naturally after use. Inspired by spiders webs, the polymer...
Sedentarism and other physical health risks for laboratory workers
June 9, 2021
During the course of the last year, many more people have had to get used to working from home. There are of course, lots of workers who are still going...
Converting offices to laboratory space – understanding the needs of the LSCG sector
June 7, 2021
With COVID-19 shutdowns accelerating the transformation of commercial and real estate needs away from office space and towards the promise offered by the long-term growth and stability of a booming...
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