Like office workers escaping from the perceived confines of cubicles, today’s scientists have been freed from the trappings of the typical lab bench. Advances in technology allowing for increased ...

As lab designers, we are always striving to better understand the needs of lab scientists—the end users who our spaces are designed for. In practice, this means continuing to broaden our communication ...

A low-angle view of a building. Flower beds are shown in the foreground, with a grassy courtyard surrounding a paved pathway to the building’s entrance. There are four wooden towers along the roofline ...

Biosafety is a vital aspect of laboratory management that refers to the application of safety measures in the handling of microorganisms and biological agents. The implementation of effective ...

GUEST OPINION: The world of scientific research is evolving at a remarkable pace. Across every field, from biotechnology and chemistry to physics and environmental science, new innovations in lab ...

GUEST OPINION: Walk into a modern logistics centre or high-tech manufacturing floor, and you won’t just see heavy machinery. You’ll see agile, intelligent robots working alongside humans, making split ...

A senior academic can teach confidently in labs without experiencing any problems cause by background noise. Modern hearing aids have more sophisticated noise filters, providing better noise control ...