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As e-commerce becomes increasingly sophisticated and user-friendly, you've probably done a lot of virtual shopping from companies like Amazon and Overstock. But have you considered online retailers … read more

While we regularly receive praise for our catalog of unique and colorful products, we know there are legions of uninteresting but dutiful lab supplies that lab managers scour for every day in search … read more

If you are a home-health care professional, phlebotomist, an insurance contractor who travels to collect blood/urine samples, a professional breeder or anyone in need of a compact centrifuge to ride … read more

Once again, we have the pleasure to hear from one of our manufacturers about a product that makes them proud. We appreciate the opportunity to work together and deliver high-quality content that infor … read more

You cannot turn on a radio, watch a TV show, read a paper or magazine without hearing the word "leak" used several times an hour. As we become more and more interconnected, the security of our tr … read more

Turns our that our recent blog post featuring an overview of laboratory vortex mixers created quite a stir (haha) and generated more comments and feedback than any other to date.  One of … read more

It turns out that one of my favorite low-tech toys is actually a critical piece of equipment found in most every laboratory. The “Tornado in a Bottle,” a plastic sleeve connecting two water … read more

Surprise! Scientists are creatures of habit, just like the rest of us; and they too persist in behaviors that are known to be harmful or downright dangerous. We eat too much ice-cream, drin … read more

When it comes to basic laboratory instruments, most people don’t care how they work, they just want to know that they can unpack, plug and play. A few items on this list are:  centrifuges, … read more

Perhaps you too have noticed the unusual smell that emanates from a freshly opened conical tube? It has been described by some akin to a chlorine-like odor reminiscent of an over-eager pool maint … read more

When we launched our first Google Adwords campaign, one of our most successful keywords was: incubator. We received hundreds of hits and dozens of phone calls, but not a single sale! … read more

We were recently invited by a large lab group to problem solve a situation they were facing as they prepared to move into newly renovated lab space. While much thought and planning had gone into … read more

Is it an understatement to say your minus-eighty freezer contains the culmination of your life’s work? Probably no less than $100,000 in samples and experiments are stored in the average twen … read more

According to the dictionary, the most precise definition of “homogenize” means: “to prepare an emulsion, as by reducing the size of the fat globules in (milk or cream) in order to distri … read more

Unless your lab is one of the lucky few that can afford an automated pipetting machine, you can look forward to many hours of tedious liquid handling activities as part of your day to day laborat … read more

A well-known rule of thumb among educators is: “If you cannot break down a concept and explain it to an elementary school child, you probably do not understand it that well yourself.” The … read more

They say necessity is the "Mother of Invention," but we think a strong familiarity with what you currently have AND a good listening ear are also important ingredients that should not be overlooked … read more

One of the ways we add value to the world of research is by identifying products that enhance the lab experience by adding fresh color, fun or increased productivity.We were extremely excited when … read more

One of my favorite observations from marketing thought-leader Seth Godin, is the simple point that being remarkable means: "Doing something in a way that people will notice and comment (or remark) abo … read more

Sometimes called dry baths or hot-blocks, these are standard pieces of equipment in most molecular biology laboratories. They are used to incubate samples, break down proteins and preparing for Wes … read more

If you’ve ever purchased a product tagged with the “as seen on TV” moniker, then you know the disappointment when something does not live up to its advertised glory. Admittedly, we were … read more

It has been an exciting period of expansion for us at Stellar Scientific. One of the challenges that many small businesses face, is dealing with the pressures that come with explosive growth.&nbs … read more

We're not talking about saving you a few dollars per rack. This revolutionary promotion will empower you to save $10, $20 or more per pack (960 tips) and potentially, hundreds of dollars off your s … read more

In today's tight-funding climate, there is brisk business to be had repairing and re-selling used laboratory equipment. If you would consider wearing a prom dress or leather jacket from Goodwill, … read more