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Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Researcher from FAPESP-supported center participates in international initiative to improve oxylipin analysis

An international team of researchers established standardized guidelines for analyzing oxylipins, bioactive lipids related to inflammation and disease. The guidelines aim to improve reproducibility in laboratories and facilitate the transfer of scientific discoveries to clinical practice.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalScience Signaling·DateAug 15, 2025
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.

The chemical basis for life can form in interstellar ice

Researchers at CNRS have discovered that chemical intermediates of the citric acid cycle can form spontaneously in interstellar ice. This finding suggests that the raw materials necessary for life could be present in space and potentially delivered to Earth.

SourceCNRS·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 21, 2025

New eco-friendly synthesis method uses alumina as a recyclable catalyst

Researchers developed a sustainable method of synthesizing diphenylmethanol derivatives using Chinese alumina, reducing waste and costs. The new method recycles alumina by washing it with water and drying between usages, making it an environmentally friendly alternative.

SourceKobe University·JournalChemistryOpen·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 10, 2022

It’s the pore that counts

The study reveals that carbon storage in soil depends on the spatial distribution of pores, with a higher concentration of carbon found near pores. The researchers used X-ray CT to visualize pore systems and found that microbial activity decreases with increasing distance from the pores.

SourceHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research - UFZ·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 21, 2022
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Reusable plastic bottles release hundreds of chemicals

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen found hundreds of chemical substances in tap water stored in reusable plastic bottles, including some potentially harmful to human health. The study revealed that machine washing and dishwasher use can increase the leaching of toxic substances from the plastic.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalJournal of Hazardous Materials·DateFeb 11, 2022

Why cannabis smells skunky

Researchers discovered a new family of prenylated volatile sulfur compounds responsible for the characteristic skunky smell of cannabis. The findings suggest these compounds could have medicinal properties and are being investigated further.

SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Omega·DateDec 1, 2021

A new understanding of protein movement

Engineers from the University of Delaware develop procedure to purify monoclonal antibodies with 43% higher productivity, thanks to understanding of adsorption affinity and its role in protein transport into ion-exchange beads. This breakthrough could lead to reduced waste during expensive drug manufacturing process.

SourceUniversity of Delaware·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 7, 2020
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

First size-based chromatography technique for the study of living cells

Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a novel method to study the membranes of living cells by using size-based chromatography. This approach allows them to probe supramolecular structures in cell membranes at the nanometer length scales, providing insights into how spatial organization affects cellular function.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNano Letters·DateApr 22, 2014

Berkeley Lab researchers apply NMR/MRI to microfluidic chromatography

Researchers at Berkeley Lab have developed a portable system for highly sensitive multi-dimensional chemical analysis by pairing NMR/MRI technology with microfluidic chromatography. This breakthrough enables real-time peak detection and chemical shift information for small molecules, demonstrating the unique power of magnetic resonance...

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalAnalytical Chemistry·DateJul 6, 2011

Purifying proteins: Rensselaer researchers use NMR to improve drug development

Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute used nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) to understand and improve an important protein purification process. The study validated the effectiveness of multimodal chromatography, a method that separates proteins from their surrounding materials using molecular glue.

SourceRensselaer Polytechnic Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 29, 2010
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter

Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter is a trusted meter for precise measurements during instrument integration, repairs, and field diagnostics.

David Nelson to receive the first annual PITTCON Heritage Award

David Nelson, pioneer of chromatography data systems, recognized for promoting public understanding of analytical chemistry and its role in world economies. His work demonstrated the benefits of personal computers in analytical chemistry, benefiting forensic science, pharmaceutical drug discovery, and environmental remediation.

SourceChemical Heritage Foundation·DateJan 28, 2002