If you work in a laboratory, and especially if you manage one, you know the challenges well. There is the constant effort to lower operating costs; extend equipment lifecycle as long as possible;…

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As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, ASTM International invited case study submissions from committee members around the world, highlighting standards that have made a significant impact…

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As part of its 125th anniversary celebration, ASTM International invited case study submissions from committee members around the world, highlighting standards that have made a significant impact…

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For millennia, people have engaged in athletic pursuits. Ancient Egyptian monuments from 2400 B.C. depict the popularity of swimming and wrestling, while ancient Mesoamerican ball courts indicate…

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It is difficult to overstate the significance of water. People are widely aware of its importance for human health, ecosystems, climate, transport, food, chemistry, leisure, and thousands of other…

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As the warm days of summer grow shorter and the calendar ticks over into September, thoughts turn to school. New grade levels, new friends, new outfits — it’s an exciting time for everyone.

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For hunters, treestands offer many advantages. They enable a longer range of visibility, offer more time to prepare for a safe shot, and allow the hunter to move around outside of most animals’…

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ASTM International’s wear and erosion committee (G02) has released a new standard that provides a…

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If you’re reading this, chances are good that you or a loved one have had at least one MRI scan in your lifetime. That’s because MRI, short for magnetic resonance imaging, is among the most…

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In the fantastic universe of Star Wars, space travel comes off looking like a fairly simple affair. While Captain Han Solo quips that…

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