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It’s black history month, and there are countless African Americans who have brought us incredible scientific advancements, despite the many challenges they faced during their times as trailblazers. We’ve highlighted 10 of the most influential black scientists, engineers, and mathematicians in American history in order to share a little bit of these amazing stories. The world would almost certainly be a very different place if it weren’t for these 10 incredibly intelligent and courageous p …

There are few things on this earth that are as recognizable and iconic as the snowflake. The whimsical and often very beautiful patterns have fascinated us for decades…and we often wonder, “causes a snowflake to the look the way it does?” The final shape of a snowflake tells you the journey it’s taken from inside the cloud, where it’s born, to landing on your shoulder. Although the most common term is “snowflake” scientists prefer to call them “snow crystals”. The process in wh …

What ingredients are in beer?Malted Barley: In order to malt barley for brewing it must first be allowed to germinate. This is achieved by soaking the raw barley in water for several days. After soaking, it is drained and held at 60 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 5 days. This process allows the barley to begin to sprout – which is referred to as green malt. When it is undergoing the germination process enzymes are released and convert the nutrients in the barley from starches to sugars to …

Email us to request a PDF of this Infographic! What’s better on a hot day than ice cream? We grew up eating different varieties, textures and flavors… but what is the science behind our favorite summer treat?  Fats, Proteins and Emulsifiers (Oh my!) Ice cream is simple – its composition consists of water, sweeteners, flavorings (natural and artificial) emulsifiers, stabilizers, milk fat and milk solids. The richness we taste when we indulge in ice cream comes from the fat …

Davis, CA: Emery Pharma, a full-service contract research laboratory, and CP Lab Safety, a woman owned, recipient of environmental sustainability award by congressman Jared Huffman, California Certified Small Business and inventor of Ecological Funnel (ECO Funnel), will be exhibiting at the 2018 R. Bryan Miller Symposium March 15 – 16, 2018. Emery Pharma will be discussing the specialized services it offers in analytical, microbiology and cell biology testing, medicinal chemistry and gen …