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A disparity born of oversight: recognising women in science

June 23, 2026
Insight
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...
Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics & Engineering
Biology, Comment, Nobel prize, Women in science
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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 sample remains fit for purpose. Rachel Sully...
Life Sciences
Laboratory Quality, pre-analytical testing, Sample integrity
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Implantable photonic device could improve delivery of bladder cancer therapy

June 21, 2026
News
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...
Life Sciences, Physics & Engineering
Biology, Oncology, Photonics
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Survey finds AI adoption growing in life sciences laboratories

June 21, 2026
News
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...
Physics & Engineering, Life Sciences
Agentic AI, AI
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Was Clarkson’s cow killed for nothing?

June 20, 2026
Insight
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...
Life Sciences, Earth & Environmental
Biology, Comment, Vaccines
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Sector updates: the latest Lab Talk News in Brief

June 17, 2026
News
Laboratory Talk, our sister website with a focus on the supplier presents its regular fortnightly catch-up with news across the lab world... HighRes and Cenevo have announced a co-marketing partnership aimed at accelerating...
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Awards, Investment, Partnerships
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Report links science graduate growth to £6.4bn economic boost

June 14, 2026
News
A modest increase in the number of science graduates entering the workforce could generate an additional £6.4bn for the UK economy by 2035, according to a new report from the...
Life Sciences, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Recruitment, STEM, UK Economy
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Big Bang winners showcase next generation of STEM innovators

June 14, 2026
News
Young innovators tackling challenges ranging from medicine delivery and sustainable agriculture to accessibility and environmental protection have been recognised at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition 2026....
Physics & Engineering, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Materials
STEM, Sustainability
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Chartered status, what’s in it for the biologists?

June 8, 2026
Popularly associated with accountants and engineers, chartered status is an accreditation that indicates not only training and education but also a significant level of professional experience. Laurence Dawkins-Hall explains its...
Life Sciences
Biology, Certification
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Sampling the best of the latest Laboratory News issue

June 7, 2026
News
The new edition of Laboratory News, available now, explores the growing importance of integrity, quality and resilience across the laboratory sector. From the role of analytical testing in supporting commercial...
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Biology, Certification, David Attenborough, Microplastics, Sample integrity
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