Scientists can furnish research and education labs for a small fraction of the cost by printing their own equipment, says Michigan Tech's Joshua Pearce, who explains how in his new book, "Open-Source ...

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From left to right: SoundBio co-founders Michal Galdzicki, Zach Mueller, and Regina Wu, with SoundBio founding member Wakanene Kamau. (SoundBio Photo) Despite a vibrant maker culture, and one of the ...

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Mechanical engineer Samuel Rasmussen uses a 3D printer at the Children's Cancer Therapy Development Institute. Cathy Cheney|©Portland Business Jouranl To continue ...

Eyes trained on the cells under his microscope, Gustavo Batista Menezes had more on his mind than just science. Menezes was using a specialized confocal microscope at the University of Calgary, Canada ...

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On the top floor of a former Brooklyn bank building that’s become a hub for an eclectic mix of theatrical and lighting designers, interactive architects, and green-technology innovators, you’ll find ...

Joshua Pearce is not one for understatement. "This is the beginning of a true revolution in the sciences," says the author of "Open-Source Lab." For cash-strapped researchers, he could be right. His ...