As COP26 Ends We Celebrate Research on Renewable Energy and Net-Zero Carbon Economy by Qubit Founder Professor David B. Layzell
As COP26 Ends We Celebrate Research on Renewable Energy and Net-Zero Carbon Economy, climate and food security
by Monika Kuzma 
Recent Advances in Insect Research Involving Metabolic Rate Measurements Using Respirometry
For more than 25 years Qubit Systems has provided accurate, robust instruments for measuring insect respirometry in the laboratory and field. From drosophila to dung beetles, our single and multi-channel gas exchange systems have been used inventively and effectively to investigate effects of diet, environment and genome on insect physiology and behavior. Below, we celebrate some recent publications from RP1LP users.
by Monika Kuzma 
Monitoring Human Energy Expenditure, Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Electrophysiology
Whether you are a researcher, teacher, coach or kinesiologist, Qubit Systems has affordable products to monitor cardiopulmonary fitness, lung function, electrophysiology and other aspects of human physiology. Our equipment has all the accuracy, reliability and sophistication of competitors’ products costing several times more, and is backed by our decades of experience in biological research. Contact us about your project for an honest appraisal of your requirements.
by Monika Kuzma 
Laboratory Teaching and Research: Human, Animal, Insect, Aquatic, Plant
Many of Qubit’s research packages are affordable enough for teaching budgets, allowing students to work in small groups on exciting projects that yield publishable data. In addition, our Q-teach packages are designed specifically for teaching. We also provide all our analyzers, sensors, pumps, flow meters, ancillary equipment and software as individual items so that you may equip your teaching and research labs with customized set-ups for your specific interests.
by Monika Kuzma 
Climate Change: Measurements and Effects
As we come to the close of #WorldOceansWeek, climate change is on our minds at Qubit Systems, as are the many impacts this existential threat is having on both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Monitoring the effects of climate change is the research focus of many Qubit clients. A selection of the instruments we design and manufacture to meet the needs of this critical research is highlighted below.
by Monika Kuzma 
Gas Exchange Chambers for Photosynthesis and Respirometry
Today – Thursday May 20th – is World Bee Day, and a reminder to say thanks to all those pollinators we depend upon. This week’s newsletter focuses on chambers in which to study the physiology of bees, other insects, animals, aquatic organisms, plants and microbes. Whatever your requirements, Qubit has a long history of providing customized chambers for diverse applications in plant and animal research. Let us know what your needs are, and we will work with you towards an optimal solution.
by Monika Kuzma 
Time to Celebrate Photosynthesis
Twenty-six years ago, Qubit’s first products were designed to provide affordable photosynthesis measurements in the laboratory and the field. Since then, we have continued to develop a broad range of accurate, rugged and cost-effective products to monitor photosynthetic rate in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, as well as providing ancillary equipment for gas monitoring and environmental control. Our PhD-level staff scientists have published extensively in the field and are always available to assist you in selecting the most appropriate technology for your applications.
by Monika Kuzma 
Introduction to Respirometry
What is respirometry and how is it measured? See our one-page informational resource: a simple setup diagram, the difference between open and closed systems, and current practices for measuring aquatic and human metabolism.
by Monika Kuzma 
Animal Respirometry: If it respires, we can measure it
Over our 26 year history, the team at Qubit Systems has provided respirometry systems to measure metabolism in cattle, pigs, dogs, cats, turtles, drosophila, black widow spiders, bats, turkeys and humans. We are currently developing a system for Deakin University in Australia to monitor seal weaners in the Arctic. Are you working with a “difficult” organism? Give us a call – we love a challenge.
by Monika Kuzma 
Aquatic Biology Research
World Water Day was March 22nd. Learn here what water means to different people. In this newsletter, we highlight recent publications from aquatic biologists using Qubit equipment. For all aspects of animal and plant metabolism, including aquatic research, metabolism we are committed to providing instrumentation of exceptional quality at the most affordable prices.
by Monika Kuzma