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Environmental Simulation Testing: A Key Tool in Modern Research and Testing

By Swathi Kodaikal | Feb 2, 2026

This specialized testing helps researchers predict product longevity, performance, and potential failure points

An automotive prototype undergoing freeze-thaw cycle testing in a climatic wind tunnel.

A hand holding the glowing sphere, with its interconnected symbols of a lab, logistics, and nature, in a lab setting perfectly captures the idea of taking control of Scope 3 emissions.

Scope 3 Emissions and Outsourced Testing: What Contract Labs Need to Know

Jan 30, 2026

Lab Sustainability LabXpo revised banner

Announcing the 2026 LabXpo | Lab Sustainability & Environmental Monitoring

Jan 23, 2026

Close-up of a self-healing concrete specimen in a laboratory setting, focusing on a central crack filled with white calcium carbonate crystals, accented by artistic blue and green glowing highlights to represent the microbial activity.

Testing and Validating MICP-Based Self-Healing Concrete

Jan 16, 2026

Contract Laboratory and LabX Announce the 2026 LabXpo All-Access Pass

Jan 12, 2026

Aqua Regia Digestion: A Key Technique in Trace Metal and Soil Analysis

Apr 16, 2025

Whether you're performing routine testing or specialized investigations, understanding how to properly apply aqua regia digestion is key to accurate and reliable results.

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Environmental Microbiology in Water Testing: Everything You Need to Know

Jan 17, 2025

Environmental microbiology testing plays a critical role in assessing the safety and quality of...

contaminated river with indutrial complex in distance illustrating the importance of water pollutants testing

Comprehensive Guide to Water Pollutants Testing: Methods, Technologies, and Importance

Nov 19, 2024

There are numerous emerging technologies in water pollutants Testing

laboratory glassware typically usedin labs performing CHNSO analysis

Comprehensive Guide to CHNSO Analysis: Principles, Applications, and Future

Nov 15, 2024

CHNSO analysis is an indispensable analytical technique for understanding the elemental composition of materials.

Optimizing Environmental Water Quality Testing Workflows

Oct 1, 2024

Join this webinar to learn more about the importance of water quality testing and the role of laboratory filtration in various workflows.

image showing examples of microplastics and PFAS products. This visual focuses on key items associated with each type of pollutant

What is the Difference Between Microplastics and PFAS?

Aug 30, 2024

Understanding the differences between these pollutants is crucial for developing targeted strategies to mitigate their effects and protect both the environment and human health.