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The Pocket Chemist Exam Editionwas designed by Genius Lab Gear to help chemists and chemistry students quickly and neatly draw chemical reactions so they can spend time thinking about the chemistry, not how to draw polygons. If you are a lucky holder ofThe Pocket Chemist, the below instructions will illustrate how to use every single feature, even some you might not know exist! 1. Organic chemist…

Our lab coats were designed from the feedback of over 1000 scientists as a part of The Lab Coat Project. It's a crowdsourced design specifically for scientific research, especially general chemistry, organic chemistry and microbiology labs, with high-end features at an affordable price. Their responses made it clear that simple lab coats from big companies are affecting their daily life. They als…

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The list of resources below is collected here to help you begin your own local outreach initiatives. All of these links contain free downloads, some will lead you to paid curriculum lessons and some also contain physical kits or supplies than can be purchased to help perform the lessons. The National Science Foundation Digital Library, which is directly searchable with filters for target student …

If you haven't joined the community yet, subscribe here and you'll get our full toolkit of STEM resources! January Discount: You've probably heard plenty about the new AI tools available. We played around with it for weeks on end to come up with what we think are some kick-ass sciencey cavases to add some vibrant colors to your lab in the middle of winter. Use code COLORFUL10 to get 10% off these…

The Easiest Way to Draw a Cyclohexane Chair Conformation and Ring Flip 4 min read Drawing the cyclohexane chair conformations adds unnecessary stress to most chemistry students. We've created a hack to draw the cyclohexane chair and boat conformations perfectly every time. Follow the steps below to easily draw the chair conformation and ring flip like a pro so you can focus your mental energy on …

Know a curious teenager who’s thinking about a career in STEM? You’re probably looking for something that makes learning fun and inspires them on their journey. When I was in high school, I remember two distinct gifts that set me on my path in STEM. That’s all it takes! But with so many cool gadgets and gizmos out there, choosing the right STEM gift for your teen can be tricky. Below are our favo…

Finally, a Biology word magnet set to create jokes, prose and poetry celebrating the diverse field of Biology. This set was carefully designed by biologist Airen Baclado to have the most useful and fun words to express yourself with all things biology! Pair this set with our Academia,Science basicsorspecialty field sets to make a unique vocabulary for your experience. Bundle 4 sets to get $5 off …

Best Organic Chemistry Tutor Websites and YouTube Channels in 2026 10 min read Last updated: January 19th, 2026 Organic chemistry is one of the toughest classes in college, but with a little online help you can master the subject. Here we’ve collected the most popular ochem tutor websites and YouTube channels, and separated them by what they do best. Some have free subject lessons, others offer 1…

9 Unique pieces of molecule jewelry and chemistry apparel 2 min read This blog post was written in collaboration with Simon, Minister of Chemistry at ministryofchemistry.com and founder of the Molecule Store - the best place to buy molecule & science jewelry and t-shirts! What is the Molecule Store? They are designing and producing meaningful science & molecule jewelry and apparel with two main g…

The Pocket Engineer is an every-day carry tool designed for engineers. We've packed as many handy tools and references as possible into this little laser-engraved stainless steel card to make your technical work a little easier every day. 1. Protractor: Angle measurement and drawing tool The left front contains a 180 degree arc for measuring and drawing angles. The long lines are every 10 degrees…

Save big by bundling our favorite physics gifts together! Physicists push the boundaries of the unknown and plant the seeds of innovation for decades to come. Show them your support with a thoughtful one-of-a-kind gift pack for physicists. The Pocket Physicist is a huge homework helper that physics majors can use to fly through their work. The utility doesn't end with homework though - it's an es…

Physics teachers are tough to find gifts for. They tend to want things that are practical yet unique and a little nerdy. Being a physics fan myself, I wanted to assemble what I think are the best gift ideas for a physics teacher. This collection will show them that you understand their love of physics and support them in their passions. This list is a compilation of my favorites from around the i…

Save big by bundling our favorite biochemistry gifts together! Learning biochemistry or chemical biology crosses two major fields in science and requires true dedication. Show them your support with a thoughtful one-of-a-kind gift pack for biochemists. The biochemistry level here is appropriate for anyone from early college Biochemistry/Chemical Biology majors through PhD graduation work and prof…

Give your eyes a rest and start sending spectacular biology content straight to your brain while you're on the road or in the lab Below are our favorite biology podcasts in 2026. There's a huge variety here, but they are all well worth a listen. We tried to select a wide range of podcasts from diverse hosts with unique perspectives. We even fully hyperlinked every social media account and listeni…

Advances in Physics are always a fun read and are even better when they are written by physicists who truly understand the work. To save you time, we've curated this list from dozens of physics blogs around the internet. Whether you're a student looking to learn more about physics or a professional looking to stay up to date with the latest news and articles, you'll love the blogs on this list. H…

Physicists are tough to find gifts for. They tend to want things that are practical yet unique and a little nerdy. Being a huge physics fan myself, I wanted to assemble this list of gifts my physicist friends would love. This collection will show them that you understand their love of physics and support them in their passions. This list is a compilation of my favorites from around the internet. …

It’s no easy task to find the right gift for a biology teacher. They tend to want things that are practical yet unique and a little nerdy. So to help you along, I wanted to assemble what I think are the best gift ideas for a biology teacher. This collection will show them that you understand their love of biology and support them in their passions. This list is a compilation of my favorites from …