The organisation and contents of laboratories are determined by the differing requirements of the specialists working … See more

Early instances of "laboratories" recorded in English involved alchemy and the preparation of medicines.
The emergence of Big Science during World War II increased the size of laboratories and scientific eq… See more

Laboratory techniques are the set of procedures used on natural sciences such as chemistry, biology, physics to conduct an experiment; while some of them involve the use of complex laboratory equipment from laboratory … See more

Laboratory equipment refers to the various tools and equipment used by scientists working in a laboratory. Laboratory equipment is generally used to either perform an experiment or to take measurements and … See more

The title of laboratory is also used for certain other facilities where the processes or equipment used are similar to those in scientific laboratories. These notably include:
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In many laboratories, hazards are present. Laboratory hazards might include poisons; infectious agents; flammable, explosive, or radioactive materials; moving machinery; extreme temperatures; lasers, strong magnetic fi… See more