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Battery Technologies to Power Our Future

Nov 30, 2021 by Andy Tay, PhD

Batteries with large-scale power storing capacity will transform the energy market

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Proficiency Testing for Cannabis & Hemp Labs

Nov 30, 2021 by Rachel Muenz

An overview of PT, key benefits, how to prepare, and recent trends

Testing medical marijuana in the laboratory.

Recent Trends in Cannabis and Hemp Testing

Nov 30, 2021 by Rachel Muenz

Navigating issues in regulations and standards, testing accuracy, setting up and running a cannabis testing lab, and certification

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Trends in Outsourcing Laboratory Services

Oct 29, 2021 by Rachel Muenz

Lab professionals who outsource and those who provide contract services share recent developments in outsourcing

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Tech Trends in Next-Generation Forensics

Oct 26, 2021 by Maria Rosales Gerpe, PhD

Mass spectrometry continues to broaden the capabilities of forensic science

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Overcoming Challenges to Machine Learning Adoption and Implementation in the Lab

Oct 14, 2021 by Dave Levy, Global Product Director at Scitara Corporation

New universal lab connectivity can pave the way for advanced analytics in the life sciences community

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Sustainable Centrifuges: Greener, Cost-Effective, and Performance-Enhanced

Oct 07, 2021 by Lori Graham, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Julien Gros-Burdet, Thermo Fisher Scientific

A new breed of sustainable centrifuges is helping life sciences laboratories reduce their environmental impact, but a host of other benefits are emerging that go beyond the green

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Humidity: A Vital but Often Overlooked Parameter in Materials Research

Oct 05, 2021 by Robert Gurney, Linkam Scientific Instruments

Temperature and relative humidity must be carefully controlled in numerous fields of research

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A New Era of Protein Interaction Engineering

Sep 27, 2021 by Rachel Brown, MSc

New bioengineered protein devices allow near-instant response times, but highlight system needs

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The Revolution of Artificial Intelligence in the Digital Lab

Sep 17, 2021 by John Sadler, Agilent Technologies

In this Q&A article, two industry experts look at the fascinating and accelerating world of AI and ML

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How ELNs Can Help to Drive Innovation in Life Sciences

Sep 08, 2021 by Gabrielle Whittick, SEED Project Manager, The Pistoia Alliance

Electronic lab notebooks have the potential to significantly improve data management issues in biopharmaceutical development

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An Overview of Laboratory Asset Management

Sep 02, 2021 by Lauren Everett

A thoughtful asset management strategy is a requirement for modern labs

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FIB-SEM: A Versatile Nanoscale Laboratory Tool for Advanced Material Science

Aug 24, 2021 by Dean Miller, PhD, Senior Scientist, TESCAN USA, Inc.

Achieve a new level of 3D analysis through multi-modal characterization

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Sensors to Enhance Agricultural Productivity

Aug 23, 2021 by Andy Tay, PhD

Developing novel solutions to achieve food security

How to Properly Manage Power When Setting up a New Lab

Aug 18, 2021 by Peter Huss, Michael Czarnecki

Highlighting the importance of a power protection plan

Installing New Lab Instruments

Aug 18, 2021 by Gail Dutton

Tips to ensure a smooth setup process

Steps to Leading a New Lab Setup

Aug 18, 2021 by Lauren Everett

The top factors to consider when setting up a new lab space

choosing sustainable labware for science

Taking Action Toward More Sustainable Science

Aug 09, 2021 by Emelia DeForce, PhD, Senior Scientist, Applications, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Why sustainability has a place in the laboratory

Insights into the Main Stages of Pharmaceutical Discovery and Development

Jul 30, 2021 by Rachel Muenz

Key challenges and solutions at each stage of drug development

The Role of TIMS-MS in Ensuring High Purity in Biopharmaceuticals

Jul 30, 2021 by Stuart Pengelley

Removing host cell proteins from biologic products is vital to protect drug efficacy, stability, and safety