Two-Minute PFAS Test
October 2, 2025
A new sensor device delivers real-time PFOS detection, combining machine learning with nanoscale graphene engineering
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New Event Explores Analytical Science’s Vital Role in Decarbonization
By James Strachan
October 1, 2025
Pierre Giusti offers a snapshot of what to expect at the first Transition Analytics for Decarbonization (TAD) conference in Paris
7 min read
Engineered Bacteria Light Up Microplastic Pollution
September 29, 2025
Genetically engineered bacteria fluoresce on contact with microplastics, enabling rapid detection in water samples
2 min read
Blue Light Breaks Down Stubborn Clothing Stains
September 25, 2025
Photobleaching method using visible light outperforms peroxide and UV, sparing delicate fabrics
2 min read
Photon-by-Photon Spectroscopy for Turbulent Skies
September 16, 2025
Ultra-sensitive dual-comb system delivers broadband remote sensing at attowatt scale – even during earthquakes
1 min read
Airborne Chemicals Reveal Amazon Drought Stress
September 12, 2025
By tracking volatile organic compounds, scientists reveal how rainforest canopies cope with extreme water shortages
2 min read
Earliest Evidence of Betel Chewing Found in 4,000-Year-Old Bronze Age Teeth
By Henry Thomas
September 10, 2025
Using LC-MS, scientists trace alkaloid signatures in ancient plaque, revealing the earliest biomolecular evidence of chewing practices in Southeast Asia
3 min read
A Safer Stop-Gap for Non-Stick Surfaces?
September 8, 2025
Toronto researchers use “nanoscale fletching” to achieve high repellency with minimal PFAS – an effective but likely temporary fix
5 min read
How Dynamic Rivers Enabled the First Cities in Mesopotamia
August 29, 2025
Using sediment cores, satellite data, and geochemical tools, researchers reveal how tides and shifting deltas nurtured early Sumerian cities
2 min read
Drowning in Features; Thirsty for Answers
By Henry Thomas
August 26, 2025
The challenge of identifying unknowns looms large for mass spectrometry, says Susan Richardson, who returned from ASMS 2025 with new ideas – and a hope that AI might finally bridge the gap between data and discovery
8 min read
