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An experiment doomed to fail?

May 20, 2014
In schools and colleges laboratory work spices-up science, so why has Michael Gove now decided to neutralise them? If you want to hear Chemistry students fizz with enthusiasm drop in...

Lab Gloves – the myths and realities

May 19, 2014
They may be your constant companion, but do you really know them? Nick Gardner shatters some of the myths surrounding laboratory gloves Virtually every task in the laboratory entails the...

Shining a light on insulin

May 15, 2014
As a protein insulin is well known and it has now proved to be an ideal model to examine the oligomeric states of therapeutic proteins using light scattering techniques  ...

Laboratory health & safety…it’s elementary

May 14, 2014
Just what do those facts and figures in a safety report really mean? Nathan Watson invokes a familiar analogy to investigate the wider issue of compliance In the Sherlock Holmes...

Plant sciences in the UK – under nurtured?

May 13, 2014
A new report by the UK Plant Sciences Federation (UKPSF) reveals that a shortage of investment in plant science research and skills is preventing the UK from effectively tackling important...

The psychology of safety showers

May 12, 2014
Psychological factors can play a role in the poor usage of safety showers – Ivan Zytynski explores why, and how we can overcome the fear of public nudity Accidents do...

Sticking to the letter of the law

May 9, 2014
Transporting hazardous goods and chemicals requires not only careful handling but also strict adherence to legislation on labelling and documentation. James Killerby, explains how to stay within the law and...

The changing face of scientific publishing

May 8, 2014
Many think scientific publishing is reaching a crucial point and must evolve. But how to increase speed and maintain peer-review quality?  Dr John Hammersley thinks he knows the answer… In...

Going green to keep it safe

May 7, 2014
We look at how the 12 principles of green chemistry can lower risk to human health in the laboratory Green Chemistry has seen great expansion over the past 20 years...

Celebrating Great British Science

May 6, 2014
As part of our Celebrating British Science campaign we want you nominate the scientific breakthrough that means the most to you. You may well delve into some of the past...

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