If your lab equipment is unreliable, hard to validate, or simply not fit for purpose, timelines slip, costs climb and confidence in the results takes a knock. The good news, you can avoid most of this pain with a clear,…
How is your lab equipment maintenance checklist? Whether you are knee-deep in groundbreaking research, overseeing a busy university lab, or keeping a private pathology lab running smoothly, one thing remains true, your equipment is the backbone of your work. From…
Imagine conducting a critical experiment, only to find your solvents impure, your sample contaminated, or requiring precise chemical separation. Without Distillation Units, you must rely on pre-purified reagents that may fall short of your exact specifications, resulting in inconsistent results,…
As 2025 begins, the scientific world evolves rapidly. Now is the perfect time to stock up on your lab essentials before the year gets busy with groundbreaking discoveries. Beakers are essential in every laboratory—used for mixing solutions, conducting experiments, and…
As women’s month draws to a close, a biotechnology graduate wants all girls to know that if they want a career in science they should pursue it and never give up. STEM industries have traditionally been male-dominated and recent studies…
In honour of Word Health day recently, B & M Scientific decided to do some research regarding how to become healthier versions of ourselves. We wanted small and actionable tips everyone could follow because truth be told, some of us…
In the world of electrical charges, opposites attract and like repels. It is much the same as the chemistry you feel in a relationship with someone who has an opposite interest and personality. The world of science can sometimes be…
South African pathologist speaks to B & M Scientific about why his job is the reason he wakes up in the morning, despite the long hours and challenge of the daily grind.
The practice of blowing glass may seem hip and modern if you’ve recently hit up an art exhibition by Dale Chihuly or Harvey Littleton, but the technique of glassblowing has actually been around since antiquity. Although not as old as simpler methods…
Hydrochloric acid is the water-based, or aqueous, solution of hydrogen chloride gas. It is also the main component of gastric acid, an acid produced naturally in the human stomach to help digest food. Hydrochloric acid is also synthetically produced for…
The foods you eat have big effects on your health and quality of life. Although eating healthy can be fairly simple, the rise in popular “diets” and dieting trends has caused confusion. In fact, these trends often distract from the…
B&M scientific recognizes the contributions nurses make to society. The pandemic has made it glaringly evident that the entire world has come together to fight a war against the coronavirus. Doctors and nurses are at the forefront of the battle.…