Part 4 of this series looks at different types of funnels for vacuum filtration – e.g. Buchner and Hartley funnels. Read on to see how to choose the right funnel and achieve the perfect seal. Funnels for Vacuum Filtration So far in the series we’ve...

Part 3 of this series describes various filter paper cone folding techniques. Read on to see the options for getting a good seal over your conical funnel. Folding method Comments Quadrant folded Fold the paper into exact quadrants. (Diag 1)...

Candida auris Candida auris is an emerging fungus that presents a serious global health threat. CDC is concerned about C. auris for three main reasons: It is often multidrug-resistant, meaning that it is resistant to multiple antifungal drugs...

The EU is ensuring that tap water across the EU is safe to drink. The Council on March adopted its position on the proposal to revise the drinking water directive. The proposed new rules update the quality standards drinking water must meet and...

According to the new WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP) report, 2.1 billion people worldwide lack access to safe, readily available water at home, and 4.4 billion lack safely managed sanitation. Learn more >   People around the...