Fun fact: Asteraceae, the sunflower family, is the second-largest plant family in the world. Plus, what looks like one “flower” is actually a flower head made up of many smaller flowers. #Botany #PlantScience

What does a microbiologist do? #Microbiologists study microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, across a range of industries. Their work may include identifying microorganisms that affect health and the environment, developing antibiotics and vaccines, and conducting research.

Your genes can affect how your body responds to certain medications. This video explores how variations in the CYP2C19 gene can change the way the body activates clopidogrel, a treatment used to help prevent blood clots.

What does a process engineer do and could this be the right career for you? In this virtual career simulation, step into the role of a process engineer at a biopharmaceutical company: https://www.labxchange.org/library/items/lb:LabXchange:77ebb102:lx_simulation:1  #CareerExploration #CareerXplorer

What does it take to identify a bacterial infection and recommend the right treatment? #BiologyEducation #Microbiology #APBiology #STEMEducation #CareerConnectedLearning

Explaining your PhD to your uncle at a family dinner is not the same as writing a grant proposal. Different audience, different medium, different style, but a lot of scientists use the same approach for both, and wonder why their message doesn't land.

Coral bleaching is one of the clearest warning signs of a warming ocean. In this interactive spreadsheet simulation, learners use reef temperature and location data to explore how high ocean temperatures threaten marine biodiversity and coastal communities.

Sunscreen protects your skin, but it can damage coral reefs.  Rockets put humans on the moon and they also carry missiles.  AI can help seniors live independently or power autonomous weapons.

Did you know? For young children with an ear infection, flying can worsen ear pain because pressure changes affect the middle ear. Plus, a common DIY remedy, plugging the nose and blowing, can actually rupture the eardrum.

430 million people worldwide live with disabling hearing loss. For children, the classroom is often where the impact is felt first. #InclusiveEducation #ScienceEducation #Accessibility #EdTech #HearingLossAwareness

This week on STEM Journeys: Stories that inspire the next generation. Meet Aditi Sharma, a PhD research scholar in microbiology at Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence in Greater Noida, India. #CareerInSTEM #WomenInSTEM

When scientists communicate and collaborate, we all benefit from the results. By facilitating these connections, the Global Young Academy is improving how young researchers from around the globe work together on tackling the world's most pressing questions in science.

In 2023, LabXchange trained its first cohort of 18 teachers in Kenya. Today, that network reaches more than 2,000 educators across the country. Happy #AfricaDay 🌍

Did you know? The World Health Organization recommends that noise levels in an occupied classroom should not exceed 40 to 50 decibels—about the level of someone speaking softly.

Every biology student remembers their first frog dissection. We wanted to make that moment possible for every learner regardless of budget, lab access, or personal comfort with animal specimens.

🐝 Bees do much more than make honey! According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), one honey bee colony can gather about 40 pounds of pollen and 265 pounds of nectar in a single year, pollinating more than 100 different crops, like fruits and nuts.

Hearing loss doesn't need to hold students back. We're excited to welcome World Wide Hearing to LabXchange! Headquartered in Montreal, World Wide Hearing provides affordable hearing aids and hearing care to children and youth in underserved communities.

During an outbreak, why are certain containment methods chosen over others?

"It's not just about working with numbers, it's about thinking critically about what the data represents and how it is used." That's how LabXchange teacher-in-residence Angela Campbell frames the skill she believes every student needs in an AI-shaped world.

How do public health officials decide between vaccination, quarantine, or lockdown measures during an outbreak? As hantavirus captures headlines, now is a good time to learn more about the complexity of epidemic decision-making.

Every biology student remembers their first frog dissection. We wanted to make that moment possible for every learner regardless of budget, lab access, or personal comfort with animal specimens.

"We're not pulling levers, we're playing chess."

Earth’s biogeochemical cycles—including the carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles—move essential elements through the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere, sustaining ecosystems and biodiversity.

Before the lab, before the published paper, before the prize-winning discovery… There is a teacher.

Scientists can literally read your DNA. “At its core, DNA sequencing allows scientists to ‘read’ the precise order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule, unlocking the coded instructions that shape all living things.” — Kathryn Gardner, subject matter expert at LabXchange

DNA science goes far beyond medicine.  From criminal justice to wildlife conservation, DNA analysis is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding and protecting our world.

“Genetic variation contributes to the diversity of the natural world. Understanding how DNA variants influence our traits is the key to unlocking the therapeutic potential of personalized medicine.” — Christina Vallianatos, PhD, Genomics Education and Outreach Program Manager, The Jackson Laboratory

We are more alike than we are different. Happy #DNADay 🎉 Dive into the field of genetics on LabXchange: https://www.labxchange.org/library/clusters/lx-cluster:lxc-genetics  #HumanGenome #Genetics #Epigenetics #ScienceFacts #LabXchange

“Your DNA is like a recipe book, and gene expression is what brings it to life by choosing which recipes to cook at any moment. Not every gene is active all the time, and your environment, habits, and experiences help decide what gets used.”— Farayi Myambo, learning designer at LabXchange

Did you know that your cells are constantly working to protect you? Learn more with Fred Hutch Cancer Center: https://www.labxchange.org/library/pathway/lx-pathway:d7b7ba60-6b85-45fc-9dcc-beabfd51407f  Happy #DNADay 🎉 #CancerResearch #Genetics #FredHutch #LabXchange #ScienceEducation

Your health is shaped by so much more than the genes you were born with. Dive into genetics with PGED: https://www.labxchange.org/org/pgEd  Happy #DNADay 🎉 #HealthEquity #Genetics #PublicHealth #LabXchange #ScienceForAll #DNAWeek

Celebrating #DNADay this week! On April 25, 1953, Watson and Crick published a groundbreaking model of DNA’s double helix structure based on earlier imaging work by Franklin and Wilkins. This discovery changed science forever. This week we celebrate that moment—and everything we've learned since.

With Artemis missions building toward a long-term lunar presence, the science of the Moon's surface has never been more relevant. Geology, craters, even growing food in lunar soil—it's all being explored.

Space is stunning, yet incredibly hostile to life! ☢️ As the Artemis II crew heads home, there's a fascinating question worth exploring with students: what does deep space actually do to the human body?

From Apollo to Artemis. This week's mission is part of a much longer story—one that started with Neil Armstrong and is still being written today. Explore the history and future of humans on the Moon with this pathway created in collaboration with NASA.

Ever wondered what it actually takes to become an astronaut? With all the buzz around Artemis II this week, it's the perfect moment to explore the science, skills, and preparation behind human space exploration, right in your classroom.

The Moon just got a lot closer. 🌕 As NASA's Artemis II crew makes their way home from the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years, there's never been a better time to explore our closest neighbor in space. #ArtemisII #Astronomy #MoonObservation #ScienceEducation #LabXchange

A volcano is a rupture in the Earth’s crust which allows magma and gas to escape from beneath the surface. When magma reaches the surface of the Earth, it is called lava. Over many eruptions, the layers of volcanic materials, like lava, ash, and pumice, build up, forming a volcano.

Did you know that your smartphone is a mine of precious metals and rare earth elements? In fact, the average smartphone uses 75 out of the 81 stable (non-radioactive) elements in the periodic table, 62 of which are metals.

Join botany professor Dr. Joyce Onyenedum on a guided tour of primary growth in plant shoots, the developmental foundation of plant structure. #PlantScience #Botany #SciEd

What’s happening beneath the surface? In this video created by the Onyenedum Lab, botany professor Dr. Joyce Onyenedum explores the development, anatomy, and function of plant roots—the hidden systems behind plant resilience. #PlantScience #Botany #SciEd

In this JAX Career Chats episode, Martine Seignon, a Research Data Analyst at The Jackson Laboratory, shares her journey into biomedical research and bioinformatics—a field where biology and data science come together to explore complex biological questions.

What can rocks from space tell us about the origins of our Solar System? This poster, created by the Geological Society, takes learners on a visual journey from a collapsing cloud of gas and dust 4.6 billion years ago to the meteorites that land on Earth today.

In this fisheries management simulator, learners explore how ecological and economic systems are connected—and how decisions made today can shape outcomes over time.

Homeostasis is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment. Major body systems act in ways that complement one another, allowing organisms to maintain conditions compatible with life.

Multicellular organisms are built from layers of biological organization. Cells form tissues, tissues form organs, and organs work together within organ systems. Scientists use this hierarchy to understand how structures at different levels contribute to the functioning of the whole organism.

How can scientists measure photosynthesis in action? One way is by tracking oxygen production.

How do plants build themselves? In the Plant Structure, Growth, and Adaptation pathway, botany professor Dr. Joyce Onyenedum guides learners through the anatomy and development of roots, shoots, stems, and leaves—revealing how structure supports function at every level.

How do plants turn sunlight into the energy that powers life on Earth? Photosynthesis is essential to all life on Earth. It is the only biological process that can capture energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical compounds (carbohydrates) that organisms use to power their metabolism.

What is geoscience? This is the central question that the Geological Society explores through their educational resources covering all things Earth and planetary science. LabXchange is excited to announce the addition of these resources to our platform!