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Lab Babble – It’s all just personality testes

May 20, 2021
Insight
Go on... you know you want to because, as scientists, it’s a built-in imperative. Just by bringing it up, Russ Swan triggers the irrational need to take a personality test...
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Machine learning to predict demand

May 14, 2021
Feature
The impact of non-scientific demand forecasting can be significant for perishable consumables used by the modern laboratory. Here, Mark Balte, looks at three benefits you can achieve through the application...
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Replacing plastics in fibre-based packaging for full recycling

May 10, 2021
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New research highlights biodigestible barrier polymers to replace plastics and non-repulpable laminating adhe­sives currently being used in fibre-based packaging. The commissioned study concludes that ‘recycle ready’ adhesives and fully soluble...
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Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Environment, Environmental, Food & Bev, Food and Drink, Green Chemistry, Materials, Materials Science, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry
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How to keep your research on target

April 30, 2021
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Is a lack of focus baffling your team? Dr Matthew Partridge recommends setting research goals and sticking to them...
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Some like it hot – our May/June issue cover story on thermophiles as biotechnological targets

April 28, 2021
Feature
Thermophiles are fascinating microorganisms that include fungi, algae, cyanobacteria, and protozoa. Tom Graham discusses how to measure thermophilic microbial growth as a step towards understanding these fascinating and potentially highly...
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Declining work-life balance for scientific researchers, survey finds

April 27, 2021
News
Reseachers are generally known for their dedication and the percieved norm is that many work for passion and love of the work. But, dedication and passion should not require losing...
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Pre-programmed degradation makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable

April 22, 2021
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By embedding polymer-eating enzymes in plastic, researchers have found a way to make previously tricky polyester plastics break down more easily, with just heat and water, within a few weeks....
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Biotech, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Environment, Environmental, Environmental Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Materials, Materials Science, Nanotech, Nanotechnology, Organic Chemistry
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What should the new Advanced Research & Invention Agency look like?

April 15, 2021
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Following the announcement of the proposed launch of the new Advanced Research & Invention Agency (ARIA), Naomi Ikeda notes that details have been kept light to enable the first director...
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Biology, Biotech, Chemistry, Comment And Analysis, Earth & Environmental, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Food & Bev, Forensics, Health & Safety, Materials, Medical/Health, Nanotech, Pharmaceutical, Physics, Policy
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Recycled graphene from tyres can make more environmentally friendly concrete

April 8, 2021
News
This could be where the rubber truly hits the road. Rice University scientists have optimised a process to convert waste from rubber tyres into graphene that can, in turn, be...
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Materials, Physics & Engineering
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Energy, Engineering, Environment, Environmental, Environmental Chemistry, Green Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials, Materials Science
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Team ice’ uncover crucial information to aid the development of new more active cryoprotectants

March 17, 2021
News
Researchers uncover new understanding around the interactions between synthetic polymers and ice formation, underpinning new understanding around the fundamental principles of ice re-crystallisation. This crucial piece to the puzzle was...
Chemistry, Earth & Environmental, Life Sciences, Materials, Physics & Engineering
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