Speaking of science tools, one of my favorite is the Worm Pick. Researchers working with C.Elegans (one of those most common model organisms) use worm picks to

Speaking of science tools, one of my favorite is the Worm Pick. Researchers working with C.Elegans (one of those most common model organisms) use worm picks to pick up and transfer worms from one plate to another. The pick is made out of a metal that can be heated up (to sterilize) many times. Such as platinum or kanthal. Often, new researchers will craft their own worm pick rather than purchase it. Originally, reseachers used eyelashes as worm picks(!)