How to Clean a Rotovap

This protocol is great for three reasons:

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Do You Recognize the 7 Early Warning Signs of Lab Apathy?

Lab ApathyAlmost all projects go through a natural ebb and flow of motivation.  When things are going well, it’s full-steam ahead.  But when things start to get rocky, it can get ugly.  Should you notice any of these early warning signs of Lab Apathy in yourself or a friend, get to the nearest vacation immediately…

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How to Behave Around the Boss

Behave around boss“If you think your boss is stupid, remember: you wouldn’t have a job if he was any smarter.”  – John Gotti

Trust us, you didn’t want to be fired by John Gotti.  Let’s just say he did not pay unemployment…

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What Do You Want in a Boss?

Ideal BossDeodorant and a collared shirt?  Is that all we’re looking for in a leader?  If a great boss could be guaranteed by something so simple, Right Guard would be the most powerful company in the world…

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Cotton Trick for Column Chromatography

Great techniques don’t have to be expensive or expansive.  They’re often clever solutions to routine problems and this Technique of the Week is no exception.

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Take a 90-second Break, You’ve Earned It

ballot box2As you may have noticed, there is a new addition to the “Sponsored By” section of the site.  In the spirit of election day next week, we thought we’d take the opportunity to ask you to cast a few votes of your own.

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Infrared Thermometer: The Kitchen Weapon You Need

Infrared ThermometerJust as the right piece of lab equipment can make our life easier, so too can the right kitchen tool.  And if it just happens to make us feel like Dirty Harry when standing in front of the stovetop, all the better…

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Training Your Autopilot: When in Doubt, Throw it Out

When in doubtIf Ron Popeil (of “Set it and Forget it” fame) had been a scientist, he probably would have been preaching this years ago.  Ron knows that in order for something to stick in our heads, it has to be easy to remember.  Training your autopilot is a saying that while easy to remember, can be difficult to execute…

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Holiday Videocamera Giveaway!

holiday videocamera giveawayWe’ve hit that point in the year where time seems to accelerate.  Next week is November.  In a few short weeks, we’ll be passed out in a turkey coma – stuffing and cranberry sauce all over our sweater.  Before we know it, it’ll be mid-December and we’ll enter our usual last-minute holiday gift panic.  High anxiety and a low bank account… not good.  But we’re here to help!

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100 Articles and Counting!

BenchFly ArticlesIf blogs took one year each to write, we’d be sitting here with Willard Scott right now.  Of course, we’d be sitting in diapers, but hey we’d just be glad to be here…

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