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Autumn 2022

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Tech focus: Laboratory software tools

22 November 2022

Laboratory informatics tools have continued to converge around requirements for data management and movement within an organisation. There are still considerable differences in the nuances between an ELN and a LIMS system, such as the focus on more regulated data management or features that lend themselves toward scientific discovery. 

Summer 2022

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Unlocking new treatments with AI

15 August 2022

Scientists and researchers are using AI to help accelerate the discovery of new drugs for a wide variety of different medical applications

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Maximising the value of HPC

12 August 2022

Integrators and cloud providers help facilitate access to HPC and deliver additional expertise and support, which helps scientists to effectively use computing resources, finds Robert Roe

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Genomic potential

11 August 2022

Genomics software is helping to transform large volumes of  unstructured data into actionable knowledge with open-source tools and data architecture that is Applicable for clinical genomics at scale, writes Sophia Ktori

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A quantum leap

10 August 2022

Quantum technology is going through a period of rapid development, with several technologies driving the adoption of this emerging computing framework, finds Robert Roe

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Tech Focus: Cloud

9 August 2022

A roundup of cloud technology providers that support researchers using HPC

Spring 2022

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Advancing additive manufacturing

10 June 2022

Robert Roe takes a look at how software is helping to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of 3D printing

 

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Open automation

10 June 2022

Sophia Ktori discusses the importance of integration and open systems in supporting laboratory automation

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Innovation at scale

25 May 2022

Robert Roe explores advances in CPU, accelerator and networking hardware that is being designed to support exascale

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Tech Focus: Storage

17 May 2022

A round-up of the latest storage products and technology available for scientists using HPC

Winter 2022

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Supercharging the silo

7 March 2022

Sophia Ktori explores the role bioinformatics software plays in helping scientists to make sense of complex scientific data

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Tech Focus: Servers

7 March 2022

A round-up of the latest server options that are available to scientists using HPC as a tool for research

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Tech Focus: Cooling

7 March 2022

A round-up of the latest cooling technologies for scientists using HPC to support their research

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Digital developments

11 February 2022

Six industry experts tell Tim Gillett about recent progress in the world of laboratory information management systems

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Realising the potential of AI and HPC

2 February 2022

Three experts in the field shared their thoughts about some of the potential from the increased combining of AI and HPC. By David Stuart

Laboratory Informatics Guide 2023

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Analysis and opinion

Predicting infection

22 January 2023

Dr Eddie Cano-Gamez discusses how machine learning is helping researchers to classify patients with sepsis, leading to more effective, personalised treatments

Autumn 2021

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Software advances speeding drug discovery

27 January 2022

Sophia Ktori explores the role cheminformatics software providers play in supporting scientists in academia and industry to better understand the properties of potential new drugs.

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Analysis and opinion

Exascale ambitions

15 December 2021

Simon McIntosh-Smith discusses the role of  the ExCALIBUR project in ensuring that UK  research is at the forefront of HPC 

Summer 2021

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Supporting science with HPC

13 September 2021

HPC integrators provide value to scientific and research organisations through management and support of HPC resources, finds Robert Roe 

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A digital journey

10 September 2021

Sophia Ktori takes a look at the role software companies play in driving digital transformation in the laboratory 

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An AI revolution

10 September 2021

Robert Roe finds that the use of AI is driving new areas of research and increasing the competitiveness of early adopters 

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Exascale ambitions

8 September 2021

As the race for exascale reaches its final milestones Robert Roe takes a look at the development projects behind the creation of these record breaking supercomputers

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Tech focus: Servers

17 August 2021

Robert Roe takes a look at the server options that are available to scientists using HPC as a tool for research high performance computing

Spring 2021

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Weathering the storm

18 June 2021

Gemma Church finds out how simulation and modelling is unlocking long-term, accurate weather and climate predictions

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Evolving AI

18 June 2021

With the growth of AI and DL comes new opportunities for emerging applications, finds Robert Roe

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Developing skills for HPC

18 June 2021

Robert Roe takes a look at the training and skills development opportunities for scientists using HPC in their research

Product focus

Tech Focus: Storage

16 June 2021

A round-up of the latest storage products and technology available for scientists using HPC as a tool for their research

Winter 2021

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Rising renewables

2 March 2021

Gemma Church examines how simulation and modelling aid the increasingly diverse renewable energy field

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Connecting science

2 March 2021

 Sophia Ktori considers how software integration helps ensure scientists work efficiently in the laboratory

Laboratory Informatics Guide 2021

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Laboratory technology changes

12 January 2021

Informatics experts share their views on the future of the laboratory and how things might change due to the added pressure of Covid-19

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