Seasonal Treats & Sweets
What candy is red, white, and peppermint flavored?
Candy cane
Where do we order pizza from?
Bella's
What common lab item is shaped like a cone, similar to a Christmas tree?
Conical tube / Falcon tube
What type of powerful coastal storm often brings heavy snow and strong winds to New England?
Nor’easter
What warm footwear is worn indoors during winter?
Slippers
What warm drink is often topped with whipped cream and marshmallows?
Hot chocolate
What is the name of our favorite Mexican restaurant?
Saxonville Burrito Company
What cryogenic liquid, colder than the coldest winter night on Earth, is commonly used to store cells?
Liquid nitrogen
What ocean current helps moderate New England’s winter temperatures, keeping them warmer than inland regions at the same latitude?
The Gulf Stream
What soft fabric blanket is often used for winter cuddling?
Fleece
What potato-based dish is traditional for Hanukkah?
Latkes
Where do we order Mediterranean from?
El Basha
Which instrument measures “light,” much like holiday string lights?
Spectrophotometer
What famous snow storm paralyzed New England with record snowfall and hurricane-force winds?
The Blizzard of ’78
What hygroscopic natural material is often used in high-end winter socks for its ability to regulate heat and moisture?
Merino wool
What Italian holiday bread often includes raisins and citrus?
Panettone
Which three days do we host Lunch and Learns?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays
What lab technique separates molecules based on charge and size using an electric current, similar to sorting ornaments?
Gel electrophoresis
What phenomenon occurs when extremely cold air passes over the relatively warm Atlantic, creating narrow bands of costal snow?
Ocean-effect snow
What natural insulator traps air in tiny fibers, making it highly efficient for winter clothing?
Down feathers
What traditional French holiday dessert is shaped like a log to symbolize the Yule log?
Bûche de Noël
How many events have we hosted this year?
Acceptable range 40-45
What type of PCR is used to quantify DNA amplification in real time, like watching holiday lights brighten?
qPCR (quantitative PCR)
What is the common term for a rapidly strengthening winter storm that drops 24 millibars of pressure in 24 hours?
Bomb cyclone (bombogenesis)
What blanket-like garment you wear with sleeves became a winter fad?
A Snuggie