It’s Groundhog Day! Dating back to the 1800s, Punxsutawney Phil has escaped from his burrow to observe the weather (and thus his shadow) and thereby determine if winter will continue or soon end. Phil could…
Microfluidics is generally used to describe any technology that moves microscopic and nano-scale quantities of fluid through channels on a MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System). Devices in this realm are expected to have the capabilities to accurately…
During the holiday season, food preparers are warned early and often about safely cooking their feasts to prevent foodborne illnesses. Yet, the FDA acknowledges that holiday food preparation still gets rather sloppy. From garnishes to…
Properly storing your microscope and keeping your microscope objectives clean are essential to extending the life of this valuable laboratory instrument. Most microscopes purchased include a dust cover. Be sure to use it every time…