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Plant sciences in the UK – under nurtured?

May 13, 2014
Feature
A new report by the UK Plant Sciences Federation (UKPSF) reveals that a shortage of investment in plant science research and skills is preventing the UK from effectively tackling important...
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The psychology of safety showers

May 12, 2014
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Psychological factors can play a role in the poor usage of safety showers – Ivan Zytynski explores why, and how we can overcome the fear of public nudity Accidents do...
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Sticking to the letter of the law

May 9, 2014
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Transporting hazardous goods and chemicals requires not only careful handling but also strict adherence to legislation on labelling and documentation. James Killerby, explains how to stay within the law and...
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UK’s science job boom to be hindered by skills gap?

May 9, 2014
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By 2020, 1.5 million science, engineering and technology job opportunities will be created across the country, but the UK must educate another 450,000 technicians across all sectors to address a...
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The changing face of scientific publishing

May 8, 2014
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Many think scientific publishing is reaching a crucial point and must evolve. But how to increase speed and maintain peer-review quality?  Dr John Hammersley thinks he knows the answer… In...
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Going green to keep it safe

May 7, 2014
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We look at how the 12 principles of green chemistry can lower risk to human health in the laboratory Green Chemistry has seen great expansion over the past 20 years...
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Asteroid impact a greater threat than we thought

May 6, 2014
Insight
On the 6th of August 1945 the World’s eyes were violently opened to the reality of nuclear war. As ‘little boy’ – an American uranium-gun type warhead – detonated over...
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Celebrating Great British Science

May 6, 2014
Feature
As part of our Celebrating British Science campaign we want you nominate the scientific breakthrough that means the most to you. You may well delve into some of the past...
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Health & Safety gone MAD

May 2, 2014
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In the first LN Companion Series of 2014, we take a look at some of the Health & Safety issues facing laboratory professionals. “It’s health & safety GONE MAD” I’m sure you...
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Managing a healthy and safe laboratory

May 2, 2014
Feature
Tim Collins of the British Laboratory Managers Association explains what can be done to ensure a safe laboratory As a laboratory manager, Health & Safety matters will inevitably be very...
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