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Artificial Sweeteners Leave Bitter Taste for the Environment
Increasing levels of artificial sweeteners are accumulating in wastewater, rivers and natural ecosystems. This presents an under-recognised environmental risk, researchers say.

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Your PFAS Questions Answered by Professor Rainer Lohmann
How concerned should we be about PFAS in our drinking water? Professor Rainer Lohmann answers this question and more.

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Transforming the Semiconductor Industry With Advanced Analytics and Sustainability
By leveraging new technologies, such as advanced analytical tools, the semiconductor industry can strengthen its ability to respond to shifting market needs and drive progress as global sales are expected to reach $1 trillion by 2030.

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Innovations in Food Testing Tech: Ensuring Safety From Chemical and Microbial Contaminants
This article explores the latest advancements in food testing and highlights how they are enabling faster, more reliable testing to ensure the safety of the global food supply chain.

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Forever Chemicals Linked to Anxiety and Memory Issues in Males
Research finds that exposure to PFHxA, a type of "forever chemical," during early life leads to anxiety and memory deficits in male mice. This raises concerns about the long-term effects of PFAS, even in short-chain variants.

Industry Insight
Advancing Small Molecule Analysis For PFAS, Drugs and Contamination Detection
Learn how Bruker’s latest innovations are enhancing small molecule analysis for toxicology and environmental analysis.

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NSF Awards Its First PFAS-Free Certification to FOODLUBE
The industrial lubricant manufacturer ROCOL has become the first company in the world to receive a PFAS-free certification from NSF International.

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PFAS Hotspot Found in Glasgow River
Rivers across all four nations of the UK are contaminated with a type of forever chemical, according to a new study.

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Exposure to “Forever Chemicals” Before Birth May Raise Blood Pressure During Teen Years
Exposure to PFAS before birth is linked to higher systolic blood pressure in children, especially during their adolescent years, a new study has found.

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Iron Powder More Effective Than Activated Carbon for PFAS Removal
Most water filters use activated carbon to remove "forever chemicals" – such as PFOS (perfluorooctane sulfonate) – from water. New research suggests that iron powder may be up to 26 times more effective for this purpose.
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