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

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

Versatile chemical reactors are essential for research, scale-up, and production

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

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

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

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

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

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

With a research facility’s typical mix of laboratories, instrument rooms, chemical storage, and waste handling, hazards are always present