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The perfect sandcastle

August 16, 2012
Key to sandcastle construction is water – but how much should we be adding to dry sand to build the perfect palace?Water functions to build small bridges between grains of...

Back to basics: particle characterisation

August 14, 2012
Particle characterisation is a critical activity for industry and academia alike and the range of supporting analytical technology is advancing steadily. Here we look at the fundamentals of how to...

Speaking a thousand words

August 9, 2012
From medical photography to electron microscopy, this year’s Wellcome Image Award winners will draw you closer to the science being carried out by researchers across a variety of fields. Discover...

Cleaning up the Western: the merits of going stain-free

August 7, 2012
The gold standard for protein identification and characterisation has become stain-free says Ryan ShortWestern blotting has long been the gold standard for protein identification and characterisation. Commonly used to assess...

The colour of science

August 4, 2012
Last month, Lab News columnist and general science raconteur, Russ Swan wrote about the staggering lack of imagination from scientific equipment companies when it comes to their kit. In terms...

STEM graduates lack relevant skills

August 2, 2012
UK universities aren’t producing enough science graduates suggests a new report from the Lords Science and Technology Committee – and those that do don’t have the skills needed by industry.The...

A tale of two discoveries

August 2, 2012
There are two discoveries I’d like to talk to you about in this month’s column. The first, perhaps unsurprisingly, concerns what has become the world’s best known elementary particle –...

Keeping up with VOC regulations

July 26, 2012
With an ever increasing number of manufacturing and processing plants coming on stream worldwide to keep up with the product requirements of 21st century society, the focus on the release...

To shave, or not to shave

July 25, 2012
“Since this is a bumper year for sport, I want you lazy lot to do something on the science and myths in sports” came the terrifying words from the Editor....

Water purification for the laboratory

July 24, 2012
What are the key issues that technicians and laboratory staff must consider when specifying a water purification system for the laboratory?A well-specified water purification system from a trusted and experienced...

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