Mistletoe Mysteries: From Parasite to Holiday Icon

Mistletoe, a plant that has become synonymous with holiday cheer, is also a fascinating organism from a scientific and biological perspective. Scientifically, mistletoe refers to a group of parasitic plants that grow on the branches or trunks of trees. Unlike…

Key Dates for Your Lab and Classroom Calendar

As we step into the 2024/2025 academic year, here’s a handy list of biology-themed days, along with resources to help you celebrate them in your classroom and lab. 17 Days for Biology Buffs to Celebrate October 7-14: Nobel Prize AnnouncementsNovember…

Five ways to bring holiday cheer into your classroom, the scientific way

December marks the beginning of many celebrations. There is Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, St. Lucia Day, Festivus and New Year's, to name a few. Plus, many people celebrate the winter or summer solstice, depending on which hemisphere you reside…

Deck the Labs with Gels and Bottles

Do you decorate your lab for the winter holidays? If yes, we want to see what you're doing. Starting today, and running until December 22 2021, we will be running our first "Deck the Lab" contest. The winner will receive…