It’s been a long day in lab and we’re tired, hungry and sick of mac ‘n cheese… many times, sheer exhaustion makes us want to say “Bag it, I’ll just skip dinner.” Actually, “Bag it” is exactly the right answer!
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What’s for Dinner? Bag It.
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Fashion Etiquette for Scientists
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The new generation of scientists is breaking the mold when it comes to the image of our personality, intellect and, of course, fashion. Today is the start of Fashion Week in New York. In commemoration of this event, BenchFly is laying down some rules to ensure the survival of this updated image.
Upload and Win. It’s that Easy.
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Nothing says convenience (or craftiness) like a videocamera that fits in the palm of your hand. A perfect camera for the lab… Meet the Flip camera. These little guys are so easy to use even Congress could figure them out! This month, we’ve increased the number of ways you can become the proud owner of a brand new Flip camera.
How Much do You Labor?
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Yesterday was Labor Day in the U.S. and aside from BBQ, it got us thinking about, well… labor. Our schedules as graduate students, postdocs, assistant professors, vice presidents, research scientists, etc. can vary tremendously. However, regardless of the actual number of hours, we all have a feeling of how fairly we’re being treated, particularly when we factor in our salaries.
The Weers Ranch ‘Rita
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This weekend, backyards all over the US will be packed as friends and families celebrate Labor Day with a final BBQ. Sadly, it marks the unofficial end of the quintessential summer drink, the Margarita. So in honor of a great summer, here’s a recipe for simple, cheap and delicious Margaritas – perfect to serve at, or bring to, your Labor Day Celebration!
The Lab Panic Button
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Sitting in driver’s education class as a 15-year-old one hot summer day, two things stuck with me: 1) the idea that when driving, we should always leave ourselves an “out,” and 2) the horrific smell generated by a room full of teenagers, still struggling with the concept of deodorant.
Eatin’ on the Cheap: Dahl
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I was never very good at chemistry. In my first year as an undergrad, I worked my butt off for a credit (that’s about 70% in Australia). I had an assignment due the next day and I knew it was going to be a late one. I was a smoker back in those days, so having cigarettes for a night of study was MUCH more important than nutrition. I had $10 in my pocket, and at the time cigarettes were $7 (they’re much more expensive than in the US). So this left me $3 for the nutrition component of the evening. I paced the aisles of the grocery store until I came across lentils.
What’s the Most Valuable Part of Grad School?
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Graduate school can be pretty overwhelming at first. So many questions, so few answers. With all of these new responsibilities, it’s hard to know how to prioritize them. As a result, every decision can seem epic and therefore incredibly stressful.
Bananas: Chemists in Little Yellow Labcoats
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Until we perfect the teleporter, transporting fruit will always pose a problem – particularly when the transport involves thousands of miles. However, by elucidating the mechanisms of ripening for individual fruits, producers have developed reliable methods of transportation, which is why we can enjoy a banana split in the middle of winter.
Say it with us: Vay…cay…shin
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Circle the word that doesn’t fit: Notebook, Bacteria, Spreader, Transform, Vacation.
If you selected “Vacation”, you’d be…
