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In this issue:

1. 🧠 Quote of the day by Albert Einstein

2. 😂 Funny Story “Autoclave Ink Bomb“

3. 📅 Key professional events for you

4. 📺 TOP-10 scientific series to watch in 2025

5. 🧪 3 Advanced Hacks for Efficient Lab Glassware Cleaning

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TOP-10 scientific series to watch in 2025:

Top 10 TV Series for Scientific & Lab Professionals (2024–2025)

1. CSI: Vegas

Years: 2021–2024 (Season 3 aired in 2024)
Platform: CBS (Paramount+ for streaming)
Genre: Crime drama / Forensic procedural
New or Returning: Returning series (revival of CSI, final season in 2024)

CSI: Vegas is a revival of the classic CSI franchise, following a team of crime lab investigators in Las Vegas. The show emphasizes forensic science techniques – from DNA analysis to chemical trace evidence – as the team solves complex criminal cases. Season 3 (2024) continued to deliver high-tech lab work and evidence sleuthing, even featuring storylines like a bio-lab explosion and a hunt for a nerve agent. Its focus on cutting-edge forensic methods makes it especially engaging for lab professionals.

2. Silent Witness

Years: 1996–present (Season 27 aired in 2024)
Platform: BBC One (BritBox internationally)
Genre: Crime drama / Forensic pathology
New or Returning: Returning series (long-running)

Silent Witness is a long-running British crime drama centered on a team of forensic pathology experts who investigate murders and mysterious deaths. Each story is typically a two-part forensic thriller, delving into autopsies, laboratory analyses, and crime scene evidence. The 2024 episodes (Series 27) continue the show’s tradition of combining gritty crime plots with realistic lab procedures, highlighting how pathologists and scientists uncover truth from the smallest clues. Its detailed depiction of lab work and medical forensics has sustained its appeal to scientific professionals for decades.

3. Catch Me a Killer

Years: 2024 (miniseries)
Platform: BritBox (U.S. & UK), Showmax (South Africa)
Genre: True crime drama / Psychological thriller
New or Returning: New miniseries

Catch Me a Killer dramatizes the experiences of Dr. Micki Pistorius, South Africa’s first female serial killer profiler  . Set in the mid-1990s, it follows psychologist-turned-detective Pistorius (played by Charlotte Hope) as she helps police hunt a notorious murderer called the Station Strangler. The series combines psychological insights with forensic clues, portraying the early use of criminal profiling and evidence analysis in law enforcement. With its true-crime roots and focus on a trailblazing profiler solving cases through science, this new 2024 drama is compelling for forensic and lab professionals.

4. Lessons in Chemistry

Years: 2023 (limited series)
Platform: Apple TV+
Genre: Historical drama (science-themed)
New or Returning: New limited series (one season)

Lessons in Chemistry is a 8-episode drama based on Bonnie Garmus’s novel, starring Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott – a brilliant chemist in the 1960s. After facing sexism and losing her lab position, Elizabeth starts a TV cooking show and cleverly infuses it with chemistry lessons for her audience. The series blends lab science with social commentary, as Elizabeth uses experiments and scientific thinking to empower homemakers. It earned praise for bringing real scientific principles into an engaging story. Lab professionals will appreciate the authentic chemistry references and the portrayal of a scientist hero breaking barriers (new in late 2023).

5. Dark Matter

Years: 2024–present (Season 1 in 2024)
Platform: Apple TV+
Genre: Science fiction thriller
New or Returning: New series (season 2 confirmed)

Dark Matter is a mind-bending sci-fi thriller based on Blake Crouch’s novel. It follows Jason Dessen, a physicist in Chicago who is abducted into an alternate version of his life. He awakens in a reality where his personal and professional life are vastly different, and he must navigate parallel universes to return to his original world. The show’s plot hinges on quantum physics and multiverse theory, making it intriguing for scientifically minded viewers. Premiering in 2024, Dark Matter delivers suspenseful storytelling with a foundation in theoretical physics (and has already been renewed for a second season).

6. 3 Body Problem

Years: 2024–present (Season 1 in 2024)
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Science fiction / Mystery thriller
New or Returning: New series (renewed for Seasons 2 & 3)

3 Body Problem is an ambitious sci-fi series adapted from Liu Cixin’s acclaimed novel. It features a diverse cast of characters, primarily scientists, who come into contact with an extraterrestrial civilization – an encounter that unleashes global threats and profound changes for humanity . Blending mystery with astrophysics, the story spans from China’s Cultural Revolution to present-day Europe, as researchers and physicists grapple with a looming alien influence. Released in March 2024, the show has been praised for its cast and high production values, and it offers plenty of thought-provoking content (from theoretical physics to moral dilemmas) for lab and science professionals .

7. Silo

Years: 2023–present (Season 2 in 2024)
Platform: Apple TV+
Genre: Dystopian sci-fi / Tech mystery
New or Returning: Returning series (Season 2 released late 2024)

Silo is a dystopian drama set in a giant underground bunker housing the last remnants of humanity. Rebecca Ferguson stars as Juliette, a mechanical engineer who becomes embroiled in uncovering the silo’s darkest secrets. With humanity living across 144 levels deep below the toxic surface, Juliette uses her technical skills to investigate mysterious deaths and the silo’s origin. The show’s second season (2024) expands the world’s scope and the science behind their enclosed society. Silo appeals to lab professionals through its focus on engineering, problem-solving, and a riveting mystery driven by technology and data.

8. For All Mankind

Years: 2019–present (Season 4 in 2023; Season 5 in development)
Platform: Apple TV+
Genre: Science fiction / Alternate history drama
New or Returning: Returning series (Season 4 released late 2023)

For All Mankind explores an alternate history in which the global space race never ended. This series posits that the Soviet Union beat the U.S. to the Moon in 1969, spurring decades of accelerated space exploration. By its fourth season (late 2023), the story had progressed into the 2000s, with an international colony on Mars and private companies joining NASA in pushing scientific frontiers. The show features engineers, astronauts, and NASA scientists tackling real-world technical challenges, from lunar mining to Martian habitats. With its meticulous attention to aerospace engineering and collaborative scientific spirit, For All Mankind offers plenty of inspiration for professionals in laboratory and research fields.

9. Black Mirror

Years: 2011–present (Season 6 in 2023; Season 7 due 2025)
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Science fiction anthology / Dystopia
New or Returning: Returning series (anthology)

Black Mirror is an anthology series that presents a dark, satirical look at near-future technology and its impact on society. Each standalone episode features a different scenario – from AI gone awry to virtual reality extremes – often highlighting ethical dilemmas in tech advancement. Season 6 (released in 2023) continued this tradition with stories about topics like AI-generated TV shows and invasive memory devices. A seventh season is slated for April 2025 on Netflix. For lab professionals and tech enthusiasts, Black Mirror provides thought-provoking “what if?” explorations of innovation, cautioning how scientific breakthroughs might spiral in unexpected ways.

10. Foundation

Years: 2021–present (Season 2 in 2023)
Platform: Apple TV+
Genre: Epic science fiction drama
New or Returning: Returning series (ongoing)

Foundation is a grand sci-fi saga loosely based on Isaac Asimov’s classic novels. It centers on mathematician Hari Seldon’s theory of psychohistory – an algorithmic science that predicts the future of large populations. As the galactic Empire faces decline, a band of exiles known as the Foundation strives to preserve knowledge and guide civilization through an impending dark age. Season 2 (2023) expanded on genetic cloning emperors, religious movements, and advanced technology (like a “Prime Radiant” device for complex calculations). With its themes of scientific foresight, data-driven prophecy, and societal rebirth, Foundation offers intellectual depth that will intrigue scientific and laboratory professionals who enjoy pondering big-picture outcomes.

🧪 3 Advanced Hacks for Efficient Lab Glassware Cleaning

Experienced lab technicians know that impeccably clean glassware enhances experiment accuracy and saves valuable time. Professor Tuna has prepared three advanced hacks to quickly and effectively tackle any stubborn residues.

 1. Heated Ultrasonic Cleaner

For persistent residues and stubborn deposits, a heated ultrasonic bath is your best ally. Fill the bath with a specialized lab detergent solution or a 50/50 mixture of isopropanol and distilled water, and run it for 5–10 minutes. Ultrasonic action efficiently removes even microscopic contaminants without manual effort.

 2. Hydrogen Peroxide and Sulfuric Acid (Piranha Solution)

For stubborn organic residues resistant to regular detergents, prepare a "piranha solution" by carefully mixing equal parts of 30% hydrogen peroxide and concentrated sulfuric acid. Soak the glassware cautiously for 10–20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with abundant distilled water. Important: always use protective gloves and goggles, and work in a chemical fume hood.

 3. Chromium Mixture for Extreme Cases

If glassware has lost transparency due to significant deposits or minor scratches, a chromium cleaning solution can help. Carefully treat the glassware with a small quantity of chromic acid (potassium dichromate and sulfuric acid mix), allowing no more than 10 minutes of exposure. Rinse thoroughly first with running water and then with distilled water. Ensure you wear gloves, a respirator, and protective eyewear—this solution is highly aggressive.

Using these advanced methods, you'll achieve perfectly clean glassware and significantly enhance the accuracy and reproducibility of your experiments.