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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

Having exhausted their list of willing suckers and confused senior citizens, it seems scammers from foreign countries are now turning their attention to other targets.  Not a week … read more

Does your lab have a love/hate relationship with their multi-channel pipette?  When it comes to increased speed and throughput, short of a fancy robotic system, there is nothing quite li … read more

Recently we've been having engaging conversations with labs concerning our exciting new 5mL tube, the one we've called the Centri Cutie. The purpose of our discussions has been to uncover possibl … read more

Change comes rather slowly in the world of laboratory research. Which is surprising, considering it is an industry that has built itself on the shoulders of courageous iconoclasts....but that is fo … read more

In 2012, to enhance workplace safety, OSHA established new guidelines for providing clear communication of dangers to those who work in the presence of chemicals. A timeline was created for b … read more

The benchtop centrifuge is a laboratory mainstay. Unlike their hefty "ultra-centrifuge" cousins, these smaller devices are used for everything from quick spin-downs, to more complex molecular separ … read more

Gloves are one of those polarizing lab items. Either people couldn't care less what they've got on their hands ("A glove is a glove"); or, there are so many likes and tastes that the lab loo … read more

Richard Branson has Virgin Atlantic and Space X, so why can't we launch our own winged-vehicle? Introducing....the Stellar Shuttle!Roomy enough to deliver your order; gas efficient to stay true t … read more

See that box of SkinTX gloves? That's a shipment of one of our Cool Blue Nitrile cases. I love how it stands out among the drab brown of the Fisher, Corning and Falcon boxes. Is there anythi … read more

Wow!  We are still flying from our first ever table show that was held this past week at the U of Penn. This show was put on by the Post-Docs in support of their program, and was professi … read more

Yesterday I had the pleasure to spend a full day in the company of the Benchmark Scientific team in their beautiful new 37,000 square foot facility. Benchmark is known to many for their innovativ … read more

Sounds like a pretty bad way to grow a business. So what are we celebrating then?We like to make a very simple distinction that for us, tells the whole story of who we are and what we are all abo … read more

One of our "Stellar" core values, is to seek out new products to enrich your lab experience without busting the budget. While perusing vendor booths at the recent ASCB, we absolutely flipped when … read more

Today I spent the afternoon at the ASCB convention in Philadelphia. I was the guest of one of our outstanding partners - Motic microscopes, and their Director of North American sales - Alex Lobozar.&n … read more