Insights

Now you see it

July 3, 2023
As an explanation for the unexplainable, magic frequently has the edge on science, says Matthew Partridge.

Time to get VOCal

July 3, 2023
We rightly pay attention to CO_ and methane, says Chang Foo, but more consideration is needed of the dangers of other toxic substances associated with poor air quality and numerous...

Embrace the new

June 26, 2023
Its name harks back to a bygone era, but the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 is at the forefront of enabling medical researchers and institutions to realise the...

Multi-tasked, ultrafast and kinder

June 26, 2023
Ongoing technological advances to high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) are contributing to more efficient, greener and ‘joined up’ laboratory processes, explains Shimadzu’s expert in the field.

Game Theory: Doctor Livingston Jr jigsaws

June 5, 2023
They’ve seen many science games, but Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Ian Turner can’t hide their enthusiasm for Doctor Livingston Jr. jigsaws.

Evolving prostate cancer research with FFPE samples

May 29, 2023
Dr. Nallasivam Palanisamy of the Henry Ford Health System and Michigan State University and Dr. Han Wei of Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, who have been collaborating, together with their respective...

When surface impressions are the ones that count

May 29, 2023
The surface quality of a product’s materials influences its performance. Optical profiling techniques can enhance measurement accuracy in the lab and improve R&D processes for manufacturers, explain Matt Parry and...

Leading ex-sample

May 22, 2023
Liverpool University spin-out ReNewVax’s goal of creating the first universal pneumococcus vaccine began with extensive library analysis and two decades of research by its parent institution, outlines Marie O’Brien.

Let’s get Ig-gy

May 22, 2023
Try as they might to resist temptation… when spring approaches, scientists have just one thing on their minds, reckons Russ Swan.

Guestbook: Formula for our future

May 15, 2023
Efforts by the energy intensive chemicals industry to promote a greener future will impact greatly attempts being made in the wider world. That includes in the laboratory says the CBA’s...

The industrial lab: at line or end of line?

May 15, 2023
Sustainability, market pressures and tech innovation are impacting the chemicals and materials sectors. ‘Sweating the assets’ and maintaining compliance has consequences for the laboratory too, explains the Chemical Industries Association...

An end to the guesswork

May 9, 2023
A chance request spurred a family firm to install a high-tech lab that has brought unprecedented accuracy to production on the factory floor, with benefits in time and resource as...

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