http://www.laboratorytalk.com http://www.laboratorytalk.com http://www.laboratorytalk.com/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.laboratorytalk.com http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/nanoantennas-improve-infrared-sensing/405699.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/nanoantennas-improve-infrared-sensing/405699.article The University of Pennsylvania has used a pattern of nanoantennas to develop a new way of turning infrared light into mechanical action. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:52 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/technique-detects-dangerous-additives-in-whisky/405688.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/technique-detects-dangerous-additives-in-whisky/405688.article A new technique for detecting dangerous fake whisky, and other spirits, has been developed by researchers at the University of St Andrews. Mon, 20 May 2013 17:05 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/lab-creates-worlds-smallest-liquid-droplets/405664.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/lab-creates-worlds-smallest-liquid-droplets/405664.article Physicists may have created the smallest drops of liquid ever made in the lab. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:42 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/high-speed-spectroscopy-aids-greenhouse-gas-detection/405653.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/high-speed-spectroscopy-aids-greenhouse-gas-detection/405653.article A spectroscopy technique developed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology could aid detection of greenhouse gases. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:34 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/imaging-and-microscopy/triangulenium-imaging-dye-is-ten-times-better/405635.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/imaging-and-microscopy/triangulenium-imaging-dye-is-ten-times-better/405635.article Danish chemists have discovered a new dye that they claim will improve imaging techniques. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:29 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/separation-technique-could-improve-biofuel-production/405632.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/separation-technique-could-improve-biofuel-production/405632.article A new technique for pre-treating cellulosic biomass with ionic liquids could bring down the cost of biofuels. Fri, 10 May 2013 10:23 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/technique-speeds-up-analysis-of-proteins/405630.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/technique-speeds-up-analysis-of-proteins/405630.article Method claims to reduce the time used to simulate how proteins take on their signature three-dimensional shape Thu, 9 May 2013 13:33 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/spectrometer-improves-understanding-of-immune-cells/405626.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/spectrometer-improves-understanding-of-immune-cells/405626.article Scientists from the Max Planck Institute (MPI) have developed a mass spectroscopy-based method to analyse the information exchanged by immune cells. Tue, 7 May 2013 14:39 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/old-separation-technique-outdoes-hplc/405611.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/old-separation-technique-outdoes-hplc/405611.article NIST researchers have opted for two-phase extraction over HPLC to separate carbon nanotubes. Thu, 2 May 2013 10:12 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/super-resolution-microscope-for-nanostructures/405604.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/super-resolution-microscope-for-nanostructures/405604.article Researchers have found a way to see synthetic nanostructures using a new type of super-resolution optical microscopy. Wed, 1 May 2013 12:21 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/home/research-news/better-metrics-extend-sas-capabilities/405586.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/home/research-news/better-metrics-extend-sas-capabilities/405586.article Researchers from Berkeley Laboratory have improved the metrics for X-ray and neutron analysis of flexible macromolecules. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:56 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/spectroscopy-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/405581.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/spectroscopy-in-the-palm-of-your-hand/405581.article Penn State is planning to convert a mobile phone into a spectrometer for point-of-care screening. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:53 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/home/research-news/a-new-class-of-molecular-probes-for-fluorescence-microscopy/405579.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/home/research-news/a-new-class-of-molecular-probes-for-fluorescence-microscopy/405579.article Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed fluorescent reporters for fluorescence microscopy and imaging. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:46 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/technique-reveals-dynamics-of-bound-protein-waters/405566.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/technique-reveals-dynamics-of-bound-protein-waters/405566.article Temperature-dependent radiolysis and mass spectroscopy have helped unveil the dynamics of bound protein waters. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:27 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/afm-helps-unravel-secrets-of-the-gut/405557.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/afm-helps-unravel-secrets-of-the-gut/405557.article A technique based on atomic force microscopy has been developed to help read information encoded in the gut lining. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:35 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/microfluidic-device-separates-non-spherical-bioparticles/405541.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/microfluidic-device-separates-non-spherical-bioparticles/405541.article World’s first microfluidic device to effectively separate non-spherical bioparticles has been developed by a team in Singapore. Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:28 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/improved-production-technique-for-membranes/405515.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/improved-production-technique-for-membranes/405515.article Finnish researchers have developed a novel membrane production technique to improve water filtration. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:00 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research-news/scientists-create-functional-kidney-in-the-lab/405513.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research-news/scientists-create-functional-kidney-in-the-lab/405513.article Massachusetts General team develops implantable, bioengineered rat kidney. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:07 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/synchrotron-advances-understanding-of-protein-structure/405506.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/synchrotron-advances-understanding-of-protein-structure/405506.article The ALBA Synchrotron has been used for first time as a microscope to determine protein structure. Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:00 GMT http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/synthetic-tissues-built-using-a-3d-printer/405503.article http://www.laboratorytalk.com/research/synthetic-tissues-built-using-a-3d-printer/405503.article 3D printers could be used to create materials with several of the properties of living tissues, according to scientists at Oxford University. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:22 GMT