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Much has been made of how the Internet of Things (IoT) is expected to transform modern domestic life. These interconnected networks of digital devices and home equipment, linked in two-way communication with a centralized Cloud, promise to streamline... Read More

Sulfites are commonly used across the beverage and food industries due to antimicrobial and antioxidant effects; for instance, sulfites are traditionally added by wineries to maintain the quality of wine. Monitoring the level of free SO2 throughout ... Read More

The need for laboratories to be able to collect and use structured data is of vital importance. The use of unstructured data, which includes text files (spreadsheets, emails, word files, etc.) and machine-readable data, is an increasingly common part... Read More

Since ideas can only be realized at a pace dependent upon access to available resources and technologies, agility and flexibility are invariably linked. Implementing a flexible approach to laboratory planning and design is a sound strategy for ... Read More

Reproducibility is the bedrock by which scientific validity can be established and one of the central principles underlying scientific practice. This article looks to shed light on best practices regarding reproducibility and discover examples of ... Read More

Adhering to best practices for water baths and chillers can help ensure correct use and consistent maintenance, thus providing reliable temperature and optimal performance for many years. Read More

Static headspace sampling coupled with gas chromatography (and flame ionization detection or mass spectrometry is the method of choice for residual solvent determination in food packaging materials and pharmaceutical products. Advances in static ... Read More