2026-02-16T12:24:35Z
Autoclave Tape Indicator: How It Works and What It Confirms
If you have ever checked the tape first before pulling a wrapped instrument pack from an autoclave, you already performed one of the simplest and most widespread quality checks in sterilization. According to the CDC’s Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities, chemical indicators like autoclave tape are “convenient, inexpensive and indicate that the item has been exposed to the sterilization process”[1]. But understanding what that color change ac
2026-02-09T17:46:59Z
Women in Science: Shaping Discovery and Innovation
Science has never been a solo pursuit. It is built on curiosity, persistence, collaboration and courage. Last year women continue to shape the scientific landscape across biology, chemistry, medicine, physics, data science, and beyond. Their work is not only expanding what we know about the world, but also transforming how science is done: more interdisciplinary, more inclusive, and more impactful.
Each year on February 11, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the global sci
2026-01-22T17:32:04Z
A Comfort-Food Experiment: Million-Dollar Spaghetti
Cooking, Like Science, Is an Experiment
Every good experiment starts the same way: a protocol, a hypothesis, and a healthy respect for the fact that results may surprise you. Cooking is no different!
When you follow a recipe, you’re basically doing what we do in the lab: measuring ingredients, controlling the conditions, and trusting that a well-built method will deliver a reliably good outcome.
But just like in research, there’s always a little room for the unexpected. A sauce thickens soon
2025-12-11T11:30:51Z
How to Choose the Right Pipette for Your Lab Application
Selecting the right pipette for your laboratory work is more than just picking a tool off the shelf; it's about matching instruments with specific applications you’re using. This comprehensive guide demystifies pipette selection by matching specific laboratory applications with the right liquid handling tools. Rather than overwhelming you with technical specifications, we focus on real-world scenarios across molecular biology, cell culture, immunology, microbiology and clinical diagnostics to
2025-11-26T14:31:15Z
Science of Thanksgiving: From Food Safety to Golden Perfection
With Thanksgiving approaching and laboratories across the country making plans for the holiday break, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the remarkable science behind the centerpiece that graces millions of tables – turkey.
Whether you spend your days running PCR assays or managing procurement for research facilities, that bird on your holiday table also represents a fascinating intersection of food safety protocols, biochemistry and culinary science that would make any lab professional