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The dating game

February 11, 2010
Here we learn that Tony Robinson and his time team could have a new weapon in their archaeological arsenal, and it could be as useful as carbon dating…

Emerging from the background

February 11, 2010
Background interference in atomic absorption spectrophotometry can be reduced - Vince Phelan tells us how

Protecting your Achilles heel

February 9, 2010
Scientists and technicians must protect their laboratories against the leaks of harmful substances to ensure high standards of health and safety. Here Gavin Cornall explains how the sector can protect...

A drop of advice…

February 4, 2010
Pipettes are commonplace within most labs, but contamination can prove an unwanted consequence during experiments - Irmgard Suominen and Niina Sande discuss their top tips for decontamination

Do you measure up?

February 2, 2010
Good measurement skills are essential to an efficient laboratory according to the National Physical Laboratory, Tom Ashby tells us why...

Toy story – a tale of accreditation

January 28, 2010
In the aftermath of Christmas, kids across the nation are giving their news toys a damn good playing with. But have you ever wondered what the accreditation mark means on...

Climate change- what is all the fuss about?

January 26, 2010
Climate change is constantly in the headlines and will be for the foreseeable future, but what is it and what can we do to stop it?

Mapping the Genomic Era

January 21, 2010
Mitochondrial mutations, genomics and genome sequencing were the topics of choice for social and natural scientists, policy makers and commentators from across the globe at the Economic and Social Research...

Getting the measure of Salmonella

January 19, 2010
Effective screening of food for microbes requires a fast and accurate approach, Laboratory News finds out how one company think the answer lies in a RABIT

Nanoparticles – toxic or harmless?

January 12, 2010
When nanotechnology emerged as a fledgling technology in the 1990s it had great potential, but were the disadvantages overlooked? Here Maria Anguita gets to grips with the hazards of nanoparticles

Setting the standard in soil sampling

January 7, 2010
New standards when sampling for volatiles in soil will demand new processes and new equipment according to Vincent Van Walt

Hunting the protein imposter

December 17, 2009
As melamine has been found in baby formula and soy products, fast and accurate screening of melamine and its analogues has become a necessity - Stephan Baumann tells us how

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