shrinking the lab down to size
Much of the technology is still in development, but some labs-on-a-chip are already on the market. By Gayle Ehrenman

water, paper, glass
The inability of some fluids to mix makes for a fine focus in a tight space. By Paul Sharke

taking the mechanical pulse
Data acquisition systems go well beyond just counting the numbers. By Jean Thilmany

Murphy's lawyers
Watching for whatever can go wrong, because it will. By Paul Sharke

maintaining know-how
Once they learn all the techniques, plant engineers are set to retire. By P. Dale Johnson

input/output
Swim like the sharks. By Jean Thilmany

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