In spite of everyone's best efforts, accidents happen in the laboratory. Glassware is dropped or chipped, fingers are stabbed by sharps, and chemicals are spilled on the bench or floor. If handled properly, a chemical spill can be nothing more…
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Scientific crafting: DIY manipulatives to use in your laboratory
What is a manipulative? Simply put, they are physical models that allow students to physically engage with a scientific concept before performing the experiment. These models are very important teaching tools in the science classroom, as they represent a low-stakes…
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Biotech Yearly Recap
As the year comes to a close, it's a good time to look back at some of the significant developments in the biotech industry. Here are a few highlights: Photo by Edward Jenner on Pexels.com COVID-19 vaccines: The most notable…
Perfecting the Christmas Cookie (with Science!)
Cookies are great, it's (probably) been proven by scientists. But, what if you could make your cookies even better? It turns out that culinary scientists have discovered multiple ways to improve the flavors of your baked goods! These delicious tips…
