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Researchers found that most face masks tested contain low or negligible levels of PFAS, except for one marketed to firefighters, which could pose health risks in certain situations.

An e-nose prototype that mimics the human olfactory system has been used to identify the differences in whiskies by "sniffing" and detecting odors from the whisky.

Microplastics have been discovered in live human lungs for the first time, demonstrating inhalation is a route of exposure and directing future studies.

Combining cell-based assays and LC-MS-MS has enabled the rapid detection of toxins that cause food poisoning from fish.

A new method for detecting BPA contamination in plastic manufacturing has been developed that reduces the testing time from one hour to one minute.

Researchers using x-rays have shown how the charge/discharge cycles of batteries causes physical damage, eventually leading to reduced energy storage.

Higher intake of sugary and high glycemic load foods — like doughnuts, soft drinks, breads and non-fat yogurts — may influence poor oral microbiome health, and systemic health outcomes potentially, in postmenopausal women.

Scientists have solved problems around the difficult task of producing low-cost metal-oxide thin films with high electronic quality for solar water splitting, an attractive pathway for the long-term capture and storage of solar energy.

A study aimed at assessing kitchen contamination from washing poultry, found that over 25% of study participants contaminated salad with raw poultry – including many study participants who did not wash the poultry.

A frost-resistant coating has been designed for aircraft that prevents pollution from traditional liquid deicers.