Cover Story | Volume 16 - Issue 5 | June 2021
Three Strategies to Make Labs More Sustainable
Making the research enterprise more sustainable and equitable
Sections
Leadership and Staffing
Three Keys to Improve How Lab Staff Ask for Help
The science practiced in most labs is too diverse, too complex, and too detailed to be fully mastered by individuals
Common Myths About Leadership: Debunked
Managing expectations versus reality for those in leadership roles
Business Management
Three Strategies to Make Labs More Sustainable
Making the research enterprise more sustainable and equitable
Adapting to Organizational Changes
Tips to help staff navigate the changes that impact them
Recycling Laboratory Consumables
How to reduce and recycle laboratory plastics
Labs Less Ordinary
Lab Provides Potato Education, Produces Healthier Tubers
The Seed Potato Germplasm Program at the University of Idaho works closely with the seed potato industry to produce better potatoes
Multimedia
Energy Efficient Laboratory Equipment
Innovative features reduce energy consumption and operating costs
How it Works
Sampling Solutions That Keep Up with Proactive Environmental Monitoring
The 3M environmental scrub sampler with 10 mL wide spectrum neutralizer
Lab Design and Furnishings
Designing and Building a ‘Green’ Lab
Flexible, thoughtful lab design saves both energy and money
Law Library Transformed into Modern Science Labs
University of South Carolina Science & Technology Building wins Special Mention for Adaptive Reuse in Lab Design Excellence Awards
Lab Health and Safety
Chemical Spill Management and Response
Best practices for preventing chemical spills in the lab
INSIGHTS
The Impact of Clouds on Climate Change
Cloud formation and other fundamental knowledge can enhance future climate models
Products in Action
Vector Lab Products Laboratory Refrigerators and Freezers
Vector laboratory grade +4°C refrigerators and -25°C freezers are designed to exceed the high demands of everyday lab use by focusing on high performance, security, and sustainability
Equinox Semi-Micro, Analytical & Precision Balances
Adam Equipment’s Equinox balances combine precision and an intuitive touchscreen display into a single device.
Ask the Expert
Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Diagnostics Development
In this month's Q&A, Arvind Rao, PhD, talks with contributing editor Tanuja Koppal, PhD, about how artificial intelligence will likely impact diagnostics development
Product Focus
Staying Compliant Using Lab Balances
In regulated work, balances must be in compliance and create an audit trail
Cold Storage Security
Proper security measures for cold storage units is essential for safeguarding valuable contents
Accelerating Flow Cytometry's Potential for Drug Screening
New applications also provide a boost for the technique's possible use in subcellular characterization
Protecting Your Lab Instruments by Optimizing Power Sources
Strategies to supply your instruments with the correct electrical power at all times