Ian Black, MSComm, MSc
Ian Black is the assistant editor for LabX. Before joining the team, he obtained a masters in science communication from Laurentian University and an MSc in biology from Brock University. He has published several peer-reviewed papers and has a strong passion for sharing science with the world. He can be reached at: ianb@labx.com
Articles by Ian Black, MSComm, MSc
In order to compare different freezer models, lab managers need to navigate information on performance metrics that often lack industry standards
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Software took the spotlight at this year’s SLAS conference, suggesting a change in how companies approach automation
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Join numerous labs and compete in the 2025 freezer challenge from My Green Lab
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The winner and nine finalists represent some of the best in novel research methods and technology
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Advances in autoclave technology help mitigate the hazards of high temperatures and pressures
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Laboratory fridges and freezers can be some of your lab's most energy-intensive equipment, but there are many ways to make your cold storage more eco-friendly
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As we push for more renewable energy sources, bioenergy is rising to fill the need
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The Resolvex Prep can eliminate the need for dedicated sample preparation stations for analytical chemistry
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The USP's Advanced Manufacturing Technology lab can help you safely move to a methodology that better fits your lab
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When it comes to providing a regular supply of certain gases to your lab, a generator offers unique benefits over alternative options
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The new workflow ensures that analyses are completed quickly with limited to no sample contamination
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Feedback from 500 lab managers shows which metrics of sustainability are being prioritized
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Learn about some of the software that our experts found most engaging at this years ASMS conference
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New budget request focuses on cancer and climate change research among other important areas
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The D3 Array is expanding into the clinical and agricultural spaces, providing low-cost multiplex testing
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