LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Some AP® Biology topics are hard to teach not because the content is obscure, but because students are being asked to make sense of several interconnected ideas at once. #APBiology #BiologyTeacher #ScienceEducation #STEMEducation #LabXchange 110
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Students don’t only learn about science through equations, experiments, and diagrams. They also learn through the people whose work and experiences are included in the curriculum. #STEMStories #VoicesInScience #STEMEducation #BelongingInSTEM #LabXchange 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Today is National Online Learning Day 🌍 Online learning has the power to open up new ways to learn, connect, and explore—but access is still far from universal. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 08/09/2026A new school year is a chance to establish what a strong scientific explanation looks like. A claim states the answer. Evidence shows what supports it. Reasoning explains why the evidence makes the claim convincing. That final step is often the hardest and the most important. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Lab safety begins before the first beaker comes out. Rules are easier to remember when students understand why they matter. Rather than treating safety as a checklist on the wall, educators can make it part of the way the class investigates, collaborates, and cares for one another. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 11/08/2026#BackToSchool Get a head start with this list of our favorite teaching resources. about.labxchange.org/blog/back-to-s… 000
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 05/08/2026🧪 Is it a fair test? Imagine two plants receiving different amounts of water, but one is placed beside a sunny window and the other in a dark corner. What caused the difference in growth: the water or the light? 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 29/07/2026What makes prokaryotic cells different from eukaryotic cells? Let's break it down! 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 27/07/2026How can AP Biology teachers build students’ confidence with data? Data analysis & visualization skills are increasingly important on the AP Biology exam, but students often need more practice interpreting data, creating graphs, describing variability, and connecting data back to biological concepts. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Science lives outside the lab, in every question we ask about the world around us. Happy birthday, Rosalind Franklin! Today is a reminder that curiosity is where scientific discovery begins. At LabXchange, we believe that the same curiosity belongs to everyone, everywhere. 🧬 000
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 23/07/2026All energy in living systems originates from the Sun. Energy isn't created or destroyed, but rather transformed. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 21/07/2026How do you explain a pandemic or a stock market crash to someone with no background knowledge in under a minute? 🧠 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Built into Apollo 11’s journey to the Moon was an extraordinary safety feature: a path that could bring the spacecraft back to Earth in the event of a problem. 🌕 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Location, location, location! Gene editing starts with finding the right spot in a molecule of DNA. #CRISPR #GeneEditing #Biology #Genetics #STEM #LabXchange 110
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 08/07/2026"The question isn't whether your students can do STEM. It's whether they've ever had a chance to see themselves doing it." - Shallom Sila, Kenyan physics and chemistry teacher, LabXchange Teacher Ambassador, and Global Teacher Prize 2026 finalist #ScienceEducation #GirlsinSTEM #STEM 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 01/07/2026Fun 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 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 30/06/2026What 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Your 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. labxchange.orgThe Genetics of Drug Metabolism: ClopidogrelGenetic differences can affect the metabolism of clopidogrel, a drug that prevents blood clots in patients who have a... 000
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 18/06/2026What 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: www.labxchange.org/library/items/lb… #CareerExploration #CareerXplorerlabxchange.orgKeeping Antibiotic Production on TrackWhat does a process engineer do—and could this be the right career for you? In this virtual career simulation,... 000
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 15/06/2026What does it take to identify a bacterial infection and recommend the right treatment? #BiologyEducation #Microbiology #APBiology #STEMEducation #CareerConnectedLearning 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 09/06/2026Explaining 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. 121
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Coral 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Sunscreen 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Did 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 27/05/2026430 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 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 27/05/2026This 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 000
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 26/05/2026When 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. 101
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 25/05/2026In 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 🌍 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Did 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Every 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 20/05/2026🐝 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. 110
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 20/05/2026Hearing 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 18/05/2026During an outbreak, why are certain containment methods chosen over others? 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 15/05/2026"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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 14/05/2026How 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Every 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 11/05/2026Earth’s biogeochemical cycles—including the carbon, water, and nitrogen cycles—move essential elements through the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere, sustaining ecosystems and biodiversity. 110
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 05/05/2026Before the lab, before the published paper, before the prize-winning discovery… There is a teacher. 110
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 30/04/2026Scientists 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 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 29/04/2026DNA 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 28/04/2026“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 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 27/04/2026We are more alike than we are different. Happy #DNADay 🎉 Dive into the field of genetics on LabXchange: www.labxchange.org/library/clusters… #HumanGenome #Genetics #Epigenetics #ScienceFacts #LabXchange 000
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 26/04/2026“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 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 25/04/2026Did you know that your cells are constantly working to protect you? Learn more with Fred Hutch Cancer Center: www.labxchange.org/library/pathway/… Happy #DNADay 🎉 #CancerResearch #Genetics #FredHutch #LabXchange #ScienceEducation 000
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Your health is shaped by so much more than the genes you were born with. Dive into genetics with PGED: www.labxchange.org/org/pgEd Happy #DNADay 🎉 #HealthEquity #Genetics #PublicHealth #LabXchange #ScienceForAll #DNAWeek 000
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Celebrating #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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 11/04/2026With 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. 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 11/04/2026Space 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? 100
LabXchange @labxchange.bsky.social · 10/04/2026From 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. 100
