• New Introductions and Highlights from ASMS 2024

    The field of mass spectrometry remains highly relevant due to its critical role in various scientific and industrial applications. The 72nd ASMS Conference on Mass Spectrometry and Allied Topics was held June 2-6, 2024, at the Anaheim Convention Center (Anaheim, CA). The following roundup showcases new introductions and highlights at ASMS 2024. Read More »
  • Selection of the Ideal PCR Type for Research and Testing

    Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a valuable tool that has been extensively used in research since its discovery in the 1980’s. Several types of PCR have been developed to address different research questions, though the most common types are PCR, qPCR, and dPCR. Read More »
  • Buyer’s Guide: CO2 Incubators

    While there are many types of incubators suited to various applications, CO2 incubators are ubiquitous in the biological/chemical laboratory, especially if cell/tissue cultures are routine work. Read More »
  • The Solution to Labor Shortages in Cleanroom Ceiling Construction

    While the industry works to attract talent, firms are looking for new solutions to keep projects on time and deliver for customers in complex spaces. An emerging trend of off-site manufacturing (OSM) is a strong solution to nationwide labor shortages. Read More »

Documentaries

  • Ushering Lithium-ion Batteries Toward their Full Potential Documentary

    Alternative energy sources offer an avenue to combat climate change, reduce carbon emissions and lower energy costs. Rechargeable, high-capacity energy storage materials, such as lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries, play a key role in supporting these goals. Thus, interest in these materials has soared in recent years. Instrument manufacturers are working to bring powerful and sensitive solutions to scientists across the entire battery research workflow, from mining to raw materials, contaminants, QC, recycling and more.
  • Forever Chemicals: Preparing and Modernizing for Proposed National PFAS Regulations Documentary

    Growing research has revealed not only the persistence and bioaccumulation of PFAS, but also the wide scope of PFAS pollution and its potential impact on human health. Through compelling interviews with chemists, researchers and environmental specialists, this documentary highlights and discusses the need for sensitive testing and thorough analysis to not only meet regulations, but to ensure the health of humans.