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Lab innovations 2024: automation and productivity in the laboratory

October 22, 2024
With Lab innovations 2024 fast approaching, Russell Lotinga of show exhibitor Festo, explains how automation is boosting productivity in UK contract laboratories…

Hydrogen bonding breakthrough for materials science

October 12, 2024
New work from researchers could have the potential to offer breakthroughs in applications such as combating counterfeiters, data storage and imaging.

Do research AI rules disadvantage non-native English scientists?

September 5, 2024
Valuable research by non-native English speakers gets missed, suggests Adrian Wallwork, because of the cost of translation services. A more enlightened approach to the use of LLMs could solve the...

The hydrodynamics lab pioneering offshore renewable energy innovation

September 4, 2024
The University of Manchester’s new hydrodynamics lab simulates the complexities of the ocean and can help de-risk offshore renewable energy systems, explain Dr Hannah Mullings and Professor Tim Stallard.

Research reveals misbehaving genes in healthy humans 

July 28, 2024
So-called 'gene misbehaviour' within the bodies of healthy human beings is far more widespread than previously supposed, suggests findings from a new study.

Just one week to beat Lab Awards’ 19 July deadline!

July 1, 2024
The final opportunity to take part in the premier awards for the UK and Ireland’s laboratory professionals is approaching fast but there’s still just enough time for you to enter.

Non-invasive home test kit aims to end smear test trauma

June 30, 2024
A university PhD student has developed a non-invasive home test kit that she hopes will free women from the need for painful and intrusive smear tests.

SME-university collaboration ‘backbone’ of UK growth, warns NCUB chief

June 22, 2024
Partnerships between universities and SMEs (small and medium sized enterprises) are the ‘backbone’ of UK economic growth, claims the chief executive of National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB).

Biomaterial adoption: from lab to commercialisation

May 7, 2024
Enhancing biomaterials’ water resistance through chemical modification increases their potential to replace emissions-heavy materials and provide a major reduction in manufacturing carbon dioxide. Jack Andrew explains how start-up Cellexcel is...

Private R&D investment fall prompts pre-Budget call for action

March 3, 2024
In a statement timed ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget, the chief executive of the National Centre for Universities and Business (NCUB) has spoken of his concern over new...

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