Five actions lab managers need to take to reduce waste in their labs

Lab managers can reduce their energy impact by improving their facility’s ventilation system and practicing better ventilation management

Years of experiments lead to an accumulation of chemicals that require appropriate handling and disposal

A look into the only national lab dedicated to fossil energy research

Many outstanding scientists or engineers have failed as lab managers because they lacked the right attitude

Whether you are planning new construction or renovating an existing space, building construction is a dirty business

Bioprocessing plant cell secondary metabolites and phytohormones for personal care products

Understanding the different gel conditions, sample prep and protein band visualization techniques will help to ensure a great run every time

Lenny learns that plastic waste can have dire effects on a lab's budget and on the environment

Carl Wittwer, PhD, talks to contributing editor Tanuja Koppal, PhD, about polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

The right device can increase savings, but how it gets used also matters

Lab managers might consider designs other than standard, single-bulb rotary evaporators.

There are a wide variety of fume hoods and an array of strategies for their proper use

A new generation of DIY scientists are building some very complex instruments

PolyScience is now offering an updated Advanced Programmable platform that includes all of the features of the previous Performance Programmable controllers—at no additional cost.