Parallel Bio’s head of technology shares a vision for faster, cheaper, and better biological research with human organoids. Ari Gesher, Parallel Bio’s new head of technology, may be new to biotech, but that’s not stopping him from thinking big about disrupting the status quo in biological research. The biotech startup is betting on automation and…

A spectrophotometer is an instrument that measures the interaction of light with matter across different wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. It works by passing a beam of light through a sample and comparing the intensity of the light before and after it interacts with samples including”solutions, transparent or opaque solids, such as polished glass, or…

A new class of nanoscale materials that act like microscopic mood rings, changing color with temperature, could help measure temperature at the tiniest scales, with potential applications in electronics, biology, and beyond. Published in Advanced Materials, this research from scientists at the University of California, Irvine involves a one-dimensional nanoscale material known as indium selenium…

For six decades, the R&D 100 Awards have been a benchmark of achievement in science and technology, often referred to informally as “The Oscars of Innovation.” This year, we’re offering a new interactive experience, allowing you to explore the remarkable work of both winners and finalists across diverse fields. From advances in mechanical and material…

NTT Research is playing the long game, tackling challenges that others shy away from. While many R&D labs focus on a relatively near-term ROI for research, NTT is more patient, taking a page from storied labs like Bell Labs and Xerox PARC that prioritize bigger, riskier but potentially more transformative bets. Its website declares: “Our…

Silicon Valley is still where it’s at in terms of R&D. Yes, the region has cut roughly 45,000 tech jobs since 2022, but its dominance in research and development remains unchallenged, based on data from The 2023 EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard. And despite the layoffs, many tech companies have reported significant revenue growth. NVIDIA…

Ari Gesher, a veteran technologist who helped shape SourceForge in its heyday and was a key player at Palantir, the publicly-traded big data analytics company, wants to build a fully automated “lights-off” lab for drug discovery at Parallel Bio. “I’m using our biologists to prototype what the scientific processes are, then we’re going to build…

Life sciences and biotech companies often face challenges in accessing affordable and dedicated lab spaces, which are typically expensive to build and operate, creating significant financial barriers to innovation and research, reported Superlab Suisse in a press release. Superlab Suisse noted the following in a press release: Superlab Suisse, a provider of innovative laboratory and…

There are multiple challenges to developing autonomous microscopy. It requires a balance between the workflows, development of task-specific machine-learning methods, understanding of the interplay between physics discovery and machine learning and end-to-end definition of the discovery workflows. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a physics-informed, active learning (AL)-driven autonomous microscopy, which enables active…

Imagine a future where researchers discover groundbreaking materials with properties exceeding conventional expectations at an unprecedented pace. Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) are turning this vision into reality with a groundbreaking autonomous materials synthesis tool. The system marries the power of AI, automated experimentation, and real-time diagnostics to accelerate the hunt for new…

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments announces the new LCMS RX series of triple quadrupole mass spectrometry instruments. These advanced systems are supported by integrated hardware and software technologies to ensure reliable and robust results at lower operating costs, even in the most challenging and dynamic laboratory environments. A suite of innovative technologies introduced with the RX series…

To simplify inductively coupled plasma-optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Thermo Fisher Scientific has introduced a semi-quantitative analysis tool that identifies unknown samples, to help make the world cleaner and safer. With the new SemiQuant feature on the Thermo Scientific Qtegra Intelligent Scientific Data Solution (ISDS) Software and the Thermo Scientific iCAP PRO Series ICP-OES, researchers can…

R&D scientific software provider Dotmatics announces the launch of Luma Lab Connect, which helps R&D laboratories automatically ingest data from instruments or data sources and centralize it in one place to increase accuracy and accelerate decision-making. Luma Lab Connect extracts descriptive metadata and experiment results from files and makes data available across labs and experiments…

Technology is transforming all facets of our lives, and even the most entrenched industries are evolving in exciting ways. In spaces that rely on R&D, the lab of the future represents a way to execute scientific advancements more quickly and efficiently than ever before — and with greater precision. As such, innovation can thrive. It…

JEOL announces the introduction of the CRYO-FIB-SEM, a Focused Ion Beam milling specimen preparation tool designed for creating thin, frozen samples for Cryo-Electron Microscopy. The new system complements JEOL’s existing Cryo-TEM technology, providing a comprehensive solution for preparing and imaging vitreous frozen biological and biopolymer samples to be observed in the CRYO ARM 200 and…

With pumping speeds ranging from 80 to 800 l/s, the HiCube Neo vacuum pumping station is suitable for demanding high vacuum and ultra-high vacuum applications. The HiCube Neo can be prepared for wide-ranging applications with various backing pumps such as diaphragm, rotary vane, scroll, and multi-stage Roots pumps. This makes the new turbo pumping station…

Leica Microsystems, a maker of microscopy and scientific instrumentation, introduces TauSTED Xtend, a new STED microscopy approach that enables extended multicolor live cell imaging at nanoscopic resolution. By combining spatial and lifetime information, TauSTED Xtend resolves details of live or intact specimens at nanoscale. At the same time, access to that extra level of information…

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments Inc. (SSI), a maker of analytical instrumentation for chemistry research and development, announces that it is engaged in a technology integration partnership with Telescope Innovations Corp., a developer of enabling technologies for the global pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The partners aim to integrate SSI’s High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) systems with Telescope’s flagship…

Several new Shimadzu instruments were introduced at the first day of Pittcon 2024 in San Diego and R&D World was there for it. Among the company’s latest laboratory offerings are the high-performance Brevis GC-2050 gas chromatograph system and the GCMS-QP2050 single quad gas chromatograph mass spectrometer. “The Brevis GC-2050 is our newest GC instrument and…

To support a wider range of ion chromatography analysis with one instrument, Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched the Thermo Scientific Dionex Inuvion Ion Chromatography (IC) system, helping to make ion analysis simpler and more intuitive for labs of all sizes. The new analytical instrument is designed to be easily reconfigurable, providing those who require the…

From the University of Missouri For more than half a century, the University of Missouri has been a leader in nuclear science and engineering research thanks to the MU Researcher Reactor (MURR), the highest-powered research reactor at any university in the country. Building on MURR’s internationally recognized level of excellence, the university is looking into…

The Hemco AirFlow Monitor is a device that continuously monitors the face velocity airflow of a fume hood. It allows you to select and calibrate the desired FPM velocity set point. In case the hood face velocity falls below the set point, an audible alarm and a visual red indicator light will appear, alerting you…

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the ICPMS-2040/2050 series of inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometers that feature a proprietary advanced mini-torch system, a redesigned collision/reaction cell, and a high-performance quadrupole mass filter with enhanced resolution. The ICPMS-2040/2050 series is ideal for analyzing the concentration of inorganic elements in solution samples in environmental, pharmaceutical, clinical, food, chemical, and…

Bruker Corporation, a provider of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy solutions for life and materials research, announces the successful installation of a 1.2 GHz NMR system at the National Gateway Ultrahigh Field NMR Center at The Ohio State University. Ultra-high field NMR is complementary to other structural biology technologies in that NMR can measure functional…

Anton Paar, a maker of laboratory and process measurement technology, announces a new chapter in the company’s journey. At the beginning of 2024, Anton Paar took over the global sales and service network of Brabender, a company it acquired in August 2023. Anton Paar’s 37 global sales and service centers adds value for customers. These…