Top 10 YouTube Videos of 2024

If you didn't already know, Edvotek has an extensive library of biotechnology training videos to help with teacher preparation and student learning. Here is the list of the top 10 videos of 2024, from 10 to one. Click the image…

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…

The Straight (line) Talk on Standard Curves

What is a Standard Curve? A standard curve, in scientific experiments, is a graph that shows the relationship between known concentrations of a substance (usually plotted on the x-axis) and a measurable response (plotted on the y-axis) such as absorbance,…

Rocking the Earth: The Fascinating World of Tectonic Plates

Ever wondered how mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes happen? It’s all thanks to Earth’s tectonic plates. What Are Tectonic Plates? Imagine Earth as a giant puzzle, but instead of pieces with animals or landscapes, it’s made of huge slabs of rock…