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Honoring Veterans in Science
Veterans carry skills like precision, leadership, and resilience that fit seamlessly into science and technical roles. This blog explores how their backgrounds strengthen lab environments, why they thrive in STEM careers, and the programs that help them transition. It also shares how Lab Alley honors and supports veterans who bring lasting impact to the scientific community.
Lab or Food Grade? Here’s What You Need to Know
Chemical grades like Lab, Food, ACS, USP, and Kosher indicate purity, compliance, and use cases. This blog explains Lab Alley’s 12 chemical grades, why grade matters, and how to select the right one for food, pharmaceuticals, electronics, labs, or classrooms.
How to Introduce Ethanol in Your School Lab
Ethanol is one of the most common and versatile chemicals in school labs, used for disinfection, combustion, and experiments in biology and chemistry. This blog covers its uses, required permits, safety practices, and sourcing tips to help educators integrate ethanol responsibly and meet compliance standards.
The Science Behind the Scare: How Chemicals Create Halloween Magic
Halloween effects like fog, glow-in-the-dark potions, and fake blood all come down to chemistry. This article explains how glycerin, luminol, hydrogen peroxide, and even corn syrup with citric acid bring eerie effects to life. With the right ingredients and precautions, science can take your Halloween from ordinary to unforgettable.
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