Challenges of opening labs after lockdown
Gradual lifting of lockdown by the UK government means that laboratories in both academic and industrial settings will be opening, Steve Bone explains this is far from trivial and offers some advice on best practice.
Read moreHow to avoid the pitfalls of trying to be an instant R&D expert in every science field
Quickly assessing a mass of diverse and sometimes misleading information, such as that presented by the COVID-19 crisis is exactly what many R&D managers have to do, writes Steve Bone. Fortunately, there are tools that can help those that...
Read moreReflections on technology from Davos 2020 – a review
Computing technologies from 5G to artificial intelligence and their implications for the economy and society were major features of the recent Davos Conference, according to analysts at Mckinsey writing in an article 'Reflections on technology from Davos 2020'. Dr...
Read moreBreaking the mold – using the power of convergence to accelerate growth – a review
Convergence of technologies creates the opportunity for disruptive business models, Steve Bone reviews an article in Prism which identifies a number of potential scenarios for the chemical industry.
Read moreDigital disruption in the lab: The case for R&D digitalization in chemicals – a review
Chatbots have evolved to answer questions and may now offer new ways to communicate knowledge within a lab, according to a recent paper by Accenture. Steve Bone considers this new development.
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