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geckomamasita Offline
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Research fail
September 21, 2015 at 12:37 pm
So, thought I should share a funny story. I just started my second year of grad school and I've been working in my lab for just a few weeks.

I have been having a huge issue with my project. I'm doing photolithography to make microchannels to separate biomolecules by differing potentials. The wafers keep coming out too bad to actually work with. So sciencey words aside, I FINALLY actually look at the bottle of photoresist and it expired two months ago.

Moral of story- always check expiration dates.


But, the wafers look super neat with all their bubbles.
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September 21, 2015 at 12:47 pm
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RE: Research fail
September 21, 2015 at 12:57 pm
Quote:Moral of story- always check expiration dates.

The theists would say 'pray to jesus.'
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RE: Research fail
September 21, 2015 at 1:12 pm
(September 21, 2015 at 12:57 pm)Minimalist Wrote:
Quote:Moral of story- always check expiration dates.

The theists would say 'pray to jesus.'
I was getting so frustrated I was about to see if that would work. Haha
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RE: Research fail
September 21, 2015 at 1:18 pm
It wouldn't.
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RE: Research fail
September 21, 2015 at 1:21 pm
Science works by failures as much as success, as I'm sure you well know. Time wasted, yes, but a valuable lesson learned.

As the guys on MythBusters put it, "Failure is always an option." Smile
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RE: Research fail
September 21, 2015 at 2:30 pm (This post was last modified: September 21, 2015 at 2:50 pm by geckomamasita.)
(September 21, 2015 at 1:18 pm)Minimalist Wrote: It wouldn't.
I know, I was just joking Smile
(September 21, 2015 at 1:21 pm)TheRocketSurgeon Wrote: Science works by failures as much as success, as I'm sure you well know. Time wasted, yes, but a valuable lesson learned.

As the guys on MythBusters put it, "Failure is always an option." Smile
This is very true. But at least I'm on the way of figuring it out.
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RE: Research fail
September 21, 2015 at 2:52 pm
(September 21, 2015 at 12:37 pm)geckomamasita Wrote: Moral of story- always check expiration dates.
Nah, if it's in my fridge I'm sure it's still good.
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RE: Research fail
September 21, 2015 at 2:58 pm
(September 21, 2015 at 2:52 pm)mh.brewer Wrote:
(September 21, 2015 at 12:37 pm)geckomamasita Wrote: Moral of story- always check expiration dates.
Nah, if it's in my fridge I'm sure it's still good.
Oh geez, be careful with that.
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RE: Research fail
September 21, 2015 at 3:40 pm (This post was last modified: September 21, 2015 at 3:42 pm by Alex K.)
Nice taste in music. Saw them live not too long ago. Although I must say they really need to be experienced live, the studio albums are too tame and sterile for my taste.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
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