Asynt science blog - citizen science and why it should be encouraged

Citizen Science – what is it and why should I care?

Posted on: February 4, 2022

Citizen science is a term you may not previously have been familiar with, but everyone is getting onboard with the more scientific side of life these days. Why is that a good thing though?

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Out of hours activities – #NationalHedgehogDay

Posted on: February 2, 2022

Everyone at Asynt seems to have a lot of hobbies, but we had to share what Louisa Fordham, Finance Director, has been working on in her out of hours activities over the winter months. If you can’t resist baby animals you’ll need to take a look!

Asynt January 2022 Newsletter

Asynt January 2022 Newsletter: Let’s go!

Posted on: January 7, 2022

We are excited to get things moving and have big plans for the coming months. Our January chemistry newsletter includes giving you the best tools to optimise your lab space, some incredible deals on sustainable reflux kits, innovative thinking for those tempted into the world of photochemistry in Flow Chemistry, and a look at the chemistry of “Veganuary” – plus much more.

Better air quality, according to NASA!

Posted on: January 4, 2022

I have been known to have an allergic reaction after opening samples of printed merchandise so I’m all for taking a simple step to making our air quality better. I found that, surprisingly, NASA had some helpful advice for us on what we could do!

Asynt review of 2021 and planning for 2022

Planning ahead for 2022 in the laboratory

Posted on: December 15, 2021

With the New Year fast approaching this is a traditional time to look back over the past year but also for planning ahead for 2022 – and there’s an awful lot to look forward to!

Asynt distributor awards 2021

Asynt Distributor Awards 2021

Posted on: December 14, 2021

With a worldwide network of distribution partners, you can shop locally for all of your favourite Asynt products.  We would like to take the opportunity to recognise all the hard work from these partners in our Asynt Distributor Awards 2021 – read on to see who’s won!

solanine and the chemistry of roast potatoes

The chemistry of roast potatoes

Posted on: December 13, 2021

As far as my family are concerned, the crowning glory of any Christmas dinner is the mighty roast potato but how does the chemistry of this festive star affect the outcome of your feast?