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The Science Behind Five Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes

The Science Behind Five Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes

If you’re leaving the lab for a traditional Thanksgiving celebration this year, you’ll no doubt be ready for a feast! But do you know the science behind some of our favorite holiday foods? Which chemical reactions make these heart-warming dishes so delicious? We delve into the science behind our five favorite Thanksgiving side dishes!

Ten Science-Themed Party Treats

Ten Science-Themed Party Treats

Whether you're planning a spooky Halloween lab celebration or a science-themed birthday party, we've got some sweet ideas for you! From DNA cookies to fruity molecules, delicious petri dishes to a periodic cake table, why not get creative and impress your lab colleagues with our list of 10 Science-Themed Party Treats!

10 Great Reads as Recommended by Researchers

10 Great Reads as Recommended by Researchers

Reading is an important part of any researcher's life, but when it comes to brilliant books, which ones would they recommend to others? We asked life scientists to tell us about their favourite books and why they consider them essential reading for all scientists!

Top Ten Science Comedians

Top Ten Science Comedians

What do science and comedy have in common? More than you might think! Comedy is a great way to engage an audience and get ideas across in a memorable way, and that's why many scientists are using stand-up to communicate their ideas! Check out our list of ten inspiring science comedians!

The Top 10 ‘Top Tens’ from Hello Bio!

The Top 10 ‘Top Tens’ from Hello Bio!

To celebrate Hello Bio’s 10th birthday, we’re looking back at some of the many great ‘Top Ten’ lists we’ve brought to you over the years! From inspiring podcasts to fascinating TED Talks, funny science memes to award-winning female researchers, we’ve covered lots of great topics over the years, so why not take a look!

20 Science Songs to Listen to in Your Lab

20 Science Songs to Listen to in Your Lab

Are you a researcher who relies on motivational music to get you through a long day in the lab? If you’re looking for a new soundtrack to your science research, we’ve got just the thing for you - our brand new playlist of 20 Science Songs to Listen to in Your Lab!

Ten Travel Destinations Every Scientist Should Visit

Ten Travel Destinations Every Scientist Should Visit

If you’re a scientist seeking some travel inspiration this summer, we’ve got some great suggestions for you! Whether you want to dig deep into palaeontology, take a peek into a Nobel Prize winner’s lab, or simply reach for the stars, this list of 10 STEM-themed travel destinations has something for every sightseeing scientist!

Ten Clever Christmas Decorations for Scientists

Ten Clever Christmas Decorations for Scientists

Give your celebrations a science-themed twist this year with our fabulous selection of Christmas decorations for scientists! We’ve picked out 10 fun festive ornaments to adorn the branches of your tree and bring some science-themed cheer to your winter holidays!

10 Great Podcasts by Scientists

10 Great Podcasts by Scientists

The number of science-themed podcasts on the market is ever-increasing, and we’ve been shining a spotlight on some of the podcasts produced by busy life scientists who take time away from the lab to get behind a microphone, make their voices heard and discuss the topics they are most passionate about. Here are 10 great podcasts made by scientists…

Congratulations to our Science Snapshots Winner!

Congratulations to our Science Snapshots Winner!

It’s time to announce the winner of our Science Snapshots photo competition! We asked you to send us your favourite science snaps from the lab, and you didn’t disappoint! Find out which photo has won our $250 Lab Fun Grant!