The science laboratories at Davis include an upper atmosphere physics laboratory, a dedicated space (known as SPAZ) for loading/unloading and storage of field science equipment and a general science building consisting of:
- 3 general laboratories
- Microscope room
- Preparation room
- Radiation laboratory
- 'Smelly’ laboratory, for penguin, seal work etc.
- 'Wet’ laboratory
- Dark room
- Office spaces (18 desks)
- Tea room facilities
- Hazardous chemical storage facility
The laboratories are connected to station services, have hot and cold running water, facilities to pipe gases into most rooms and a central vacuum system. They contain:
- Millipore ‘Integral’ water purification unit,
- Fume cupboards
- Laminar flow
- Temperature/light programmable culture cabinets
- Fridge & freezer storage capacity
- Ovens & muffle furnace
- Microscopes
- Centrifuges
- Autoclave
- Walk-in temperature programmable culture room
- Analytical & bench top balances
- pH / conductivity meters
- Vortex mixers
The following equipment is also available for use at Davis upon request:
- Flow Cytometers (FacScan; FacScalibur)
- Flow Cam (Fluid Imaging)
- Water baths
- Suspension mixers
- Automatic titrators
Visit the Science facilities page for a detailed list of laboratory equipment owned by the Australian Antarctic Division that is available for loan.
