Charlie Hall is Polygon’s tabletop editor. In 12-plus years as a journalist & photographer, he has covered simulation, strategy, and spacefaring games, as well as public policy. When it comes to ...

Laboratory Mixers and Shakers are equipment used to homogenize samples prior to testing. Single-shaft mixers dissolve solid particles in a low-viscosity liquid, such as thick paint. Multi-shaft mixers ...

Mixing paint is easy – but bacteria and cells need to be agitated for hours. Happily, laboratory tube tumblers automate this for us. The swishing action is handled with rotation. The vials are ...