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- Magnetic resonance method is reshaping food authenticity testingFood fraud has evolved into a sophisticated global enterprise, costing the food industry an estimated 40 billion dollars annually and eroding trust between…
- How federal lab technologies are steadying intermittent renewable gridsAustralia has been charging ahead with renewables in a way few other national grids have matched. South Australia now routinely meets the bulk of demand from…
- Federal Labs and the Future of Next-Generation Nuclear Reactor SensorsAustralia has long maintained a quiet but determined presence in the global nuclear science community. From the OPAL research reactor at Lucas Heights to…
- Federal lab innovations in soft robotics for minimally invasive surgerySoft robotics is changing the design logic of surgical instruments. Instead of relying solely on rigid shafts, hinges and powered joints, these systems use…
- How to use laboratory data to validate an environmental monitoring productA new environmental monitoring product must earn trust before it can influence a regulatory decision, protect a community or support a commercial operation.…
- Federal lab technologies for real-time airborne pathogen detectionAirborne pathogens can move through hospitals, laboratories, transport hubs, classrooms and industrial workplaces before conventional testing produces an…
- How Northeast Federal Labs Are Advancing Textile RecyclingTextile waste is becoming a difficult materials problem rather than a simple household rubbish issue. Garments, uniforms, footwear, upholstery and industrial…
- Turning Road Movement Into Useful PowerRoads, bridges, car parks and airport aprons absorb huge quantities of mechanical energy as vehicles pass over them. Most of that energy is dissipated through…
- Accessing Federal Reference Materials for Analytical ChemistryAnalytical laboratories rely on reference materials to establish accuracy, validate methods, investigate unusual results, and demonstrate competence during…
- From federal laboratory chemistry to commercial waste-to-energyA promising laboratory invention can remain a technical curiosity until someone proves that it solves a costly, practical problem. In this success story, a…