CURRENT ISSUE | VOLUME 17 - ISSUE 3 | April 2022
COVER STORY
The Science of Sustainability
Small changes can make a big impact
Business Management
As the environmental impact of laboratories becomes clearer, scientists are increasingly asking, why?
The fundamentals of promoting your lab’s skills and expertise
How it Works
Ensure regulatory compliance with accurate and consistent measurements of a variety of samples
Leadership and Staffing
One effective way to improve accountability in the lab is to share ownership
Setting staff up for success begins with clear, achievable goals
Lab Health and Safety
Seven tips for safe and effective waste management
Labs Less Ordinary
The University of California Santa Barbara’s Institute for Energy Efficiency is dedicated to supporting an energy-efficient and sustainable future
Asset Management
Quick tips to minimize the environmental impact of lab experiments
Lab Design and Furnishings
Early identification of LEED or WELL goals creates a clear path forward
INSIGHTS
How to maintain sample integrity when the scale of the experiment is significantly reduced
Ask the Expert
Jim Karafilidis, principal product marketing manager at Waters Corporation, discusses the latest advancements in UPLC in this Q&A
Product Focus
Automating sample handling can fill a growing need for applications like DNA sequencing, protein expression, biological assays, and more
For freeze dryers, before considering maintenance schedules, one should assess the full range of products that will be freeze-dried
The versatility of the glove box is underlined by a wide array of options and controls to gauge access, volume, temperature, and atmosphere
When devising a microwave digestion method, there are several factors to consider, both from a practical and safety standpoint
Innovations In
Recent advancements reduce or eliminate damage to sensitive samples, simplify setup, and greatly enhance speed and image quality
