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For many Life Sciences workers wearing goggles is an essential part of their personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect themselves against harsh chemicals and the product from contamination.

There are many times that a storage tube or microcentrifuge tube just does not make sense for your application, and the polypropylene plate can be the perfect solution. Plates are ideal as solutions for short- and long-term sample storage or for use as an intermediate in assays sample preparation. 

LGBTQIA2S+ individuals have long been underrepresented in the field of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This is likely due to a combination of factors, including workforce discrimination and a lack of support from educators and mentors. As a result, LGBTQIA2S+ students often feel isolated and alone in their pursuit of STEM careers.

Did you ever walk into a laboratory and notice a vacuum flask used as a Trap for a Vacuum pump?  Most are pretty gross with mystery matter growing inside.

What are flocked swabs and why do they provide superior specimen collection? Find out in this educational article from Puritan Medical Products

Many common products — from smartphones to medical devices to medications — must be manufactured in cleanroom environments. Because these products are delicate and in some cases potentially harmful to those handling them, cleanrooms are highly controlled and regulate conditions such as air quality and flow, temperature, and humidity. 

Risks and hazards within the Life Sciences industry varies dependent on the environment, facility and the task being undertaken. Whether working with hazardous chemicals whilst compounding vital drugs and vaccines or handling hazardous chemicals during semiconductor/micro-electronic manufacturing, biological hazards in biomanufacturing or assembling medical devices which must be absolutely contamination free, the appropriate level of PPE is key.

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pH standards are used in many unique applications such as fabric dying, cosmetics manufacturing, and the production of alcohol! Learn how Inorganic Ventures can provide confidence, control, and support for proper pH meter calibration.

For many scientists who see themselves as environmentally conscious, it can be a wake-up call when faced with the scale of their collective carbon footprint. As such, laboratories are under increasing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices to lower their environmental impact and contribute to a cleaner and safer society. But what can be done to make scientific research and industry more eco-friendly?

It's Valentine's Day, and love is in the air! But what is love, exactly? And why do we feel it? Scientists have been asking these questions for centuries, and they've come up with some pretty interesting answers. So, if you're curious about the science of love, read on! You might be surprised by what you learn.

FFP2 masks are designed to provide a secure fit for your face, while also being comfortable and breathable. They have passed all relevant safety tests in order meet WHO requirements as well!

From new partnerships and acquisitions to helpful product tips, we have been working hard to keep our science community informed. In case you missed them, we have compiled a list of our top 5, most-read blogs of 2021.