Safe and Sustainable: Chemical Disposal Methods in the School Lab

 Whether you’re running gel electrophoresis or simple titrations, chemistry is a core part of most science classrooms. But what happens to the leftover chemicals once the experiment ends? Proper chemical disposal is crucial for maintaining a safe learning environment  and…

Each February, Citizen Scientists Go to the Birds – And That’s A Good Thing!

This February, people worldwide will turn their eyes to the skies, their backyards, and local parks to count birds as part of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National…

Genes in the Cold: The Survival Code for Winter

When the cold weather of winter arrives, many organisms face extreme challenges, from freezing temperatures to shorter days and less food. To survive, these organisms rely on gene regulation. This process involves modulating gene transcription to effectively turn genes “on”…