Versatile hydrogel made from squid tissues and polymers
25 January, 2023Researchers have combined natural squid tissues with synthetic polymers to develop a strong and versatile hydrogel that mimics many of the properties of biological tissues.
'Gel sheet' absorbs 3x more liquid than a paper towel
18 January, 2023Researchers have used a hydrogel — a gelatin-like material in the form of a dry sheet — to craft so-called 'gel sheets' that absorb and hold liquid.
Strong and biodegradable plastic developed
17 January, 2023A polyester plastic of great mechanical stability, which is also easily recyclable and even compostable, has been developed at the University of Konstanz.
Grant PV-1 vortex mixer
01 January, 2023 | Supplied by: Bio-Strategy Pty LtdThe Grant PV-1 vortex mixer is compact, with a low profile and small footprint to sit in almost any location.
Brisbane startup tests rocket thruster valve in space
23 December, 2022Brisbane startup company Valiant Space, which has been supported by the Queensland Government's Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub, has sent a component from its new rocket thruster into orbit.
Modernising therapeutic cell production challenges dogma and terminology
19 December, 2022 by Randy Yerden* | Supplied by: BiospherixMoving away from legacy facilities, equipment and practices is essential for advancing cell-based therapies.
We have ignition — fusion ignition
14 December, 2022The US Department of Energy says the achievement of fusion ignition is a major scientific breakthrough that will pave the way for advancements in defence and the future of clean power.
The biosensor chip at the end of the rainbow
07 December, 2022US researchers have developed a miniaturised plasmonic spectrometer that creates a rainbow pattern that shifts in the presence of a chemical or biological sample.
London Electronics INTUITIVE INT4 digital panel meter
01 December, 2022 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdLondon Electronics panel meters are built to a high standard which conforms to ISO 9001:2015, and as such they can be expected to last for a considerable amount of time.
IUL Eddy Jet 2W Spiral Plater for sample inoculation
01 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Capella SciencePerform spiral inoculations with the automated IUL Eddy Jet 2W Spiral Plater, a validated spiral plating system designed to deliver precise threefold dilutions on each plate.
Sartorius Tacta mechanical pipettes
01 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Pathtech Pty LtdTacta is comfortable to use due to the ergonomic handle and low pipetting and tip ejection forces.
HEMCO Mobile Table
28 November, 2022 | Supplied by: HEMCO CorporationHEMCO's Mobile Table is designed to support lightweight laboratory equipment. It has a standard height of 0.76 m.
Benchtop blast freezers simplify R&D of temp-sensitive materials
23 November, 2022 by Del Williams* | Supplied by: Reflect ScientificMini blast freezers can lower the temperature far below conventional levels in minutes as well as promptly thaw as needed.
Microplastics can harbour viruses, come off during cooking
14 November, 2022Viruses can hitchhike on microplastics and prolong their infectivity, and non-stick cookware can release millions of microplastics as it loses its coating.
Electronic pipetting helps to streamline drug development
07 November, 2022 | Supplied by: BioTools Pty LtdPharmaxis uses INTEGRA Biosciences' pipetting robot and electronic pipettes to help streamline sample and reagent preparation for small molecule screening.
