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At the heart of things

January 20, 2025
London’s role as a lab science location has been limited by shortage of sites but evidence suggests the picture is changing rapidly, suggests Miranda Knaggs.

Strategy launched to futureproof UK role in materials innovation

January 13, 2025
The long-awaited National Materials Innovation Strategy has launched with the claim that a committed policy could double the number of sector jobs to more than 100,000 within a decade.

Composite product offers hope for neurodegenerative conditions, claim developers

January 13, 2025
A novel composite material created by two UK universities has the potential to provide new treatments for nervous system and neurodegenerative damage, say researchers.

Imperial’s smart heart reading T-shirt nets £340k

January 6, 2025
Imperial College London researchers have secured more than a third of a million pounds to enable them to develop an AI t-shirt that can detect inherited heart rhythm conditions.

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December 20, 2024
Scientist and presenter Dr Chris van Tulleken explains why eating is like an arms race as he prepares to deliver the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures, while we present this year’s...

Greener diagnostics: The sustainable revolution

December 17, 2024
From eco-friendly materials to innovative technologies such as spectroscopy, molecular diagnostics is evolving to reduce its environmental footprint while improving accessibility and efficiency. Rachel Sully explains how rethinking materials, workflows...

New body aims to deliver on chemicals sector green pledge

December 8, 2024
A new body designed to speed the transition to sustainable chemicals and materials in the UK has been officially launched, a move likely to drive further lab science resource investment...

Airflow controller and monitors with integrated gas sensor promote lab safety

December 3, 2024
Fume cupboard manufacturers now have access to a new airflow controller and monitors with integrated gas sensor, enabling laboratory managers to efficiently monitor carbon filter saturation status and protect operatives...

UK space sector growth promises benefits for lab R&D

December 1, 2024
Lab innovation has helped enable the UK space sector’s expansion rate to outstrip the wider economy, as technological advances drive growth and investment.

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