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A new report reveals alarming levels of toxic heavy metals in protein powders, with nearly 50% of products exceeding safety thresholds for lead, cadmium and arsenic. The study highlights organic and plant-based powders as the most contaminated.

This article explores some of the challenges in food authenticity testing, how advancements in technology have impacted the field, and consumer awareness and protection.

Impurities in pharmaceuticals are a major concern for drug manufacturers. This article will discuss the importance of monitoring and minimizing impurities in drug substances and products and key developments in the field.

Identifying which compounds are causing unpleasant flavors and odors in food is a difficult challenge, and one that is tricky to tackle with analysis equipment alone. By including trained human sensory panelists, scientists can get a headstart on id

Explore the technologies currently being used and developed to detect microplastics and nanoplastics.

To properly monitor PFAS exposure and protect public health, researchers are building an analytical toolkit to ensure that all relevant PFAS are captured.

PFAS are raising health concerns due to accumulation in the environment and humans. This article explores the advanced analytical methods that aid PFAS detection in drinking water, ensuring compliance and enhancing public health protection.

In this article, we examine airborne microplastics in greater detail, explore detection methods, consider what we currently know about their health risks and highlight various mitigation strategies.

A new study reveals iron sulfides in early Earth's hot springs catalyzed CO_₂ reduction into organic molecules, potentially aiding life’s origins. Manganese doping enhanced catalytic activity, especially under sunlight and vapor conditions.

To learn more about this new food analysis method, Technology Networks attended RAFA 2024 to hear from one of its pioneers, Chris Elliott, a professor of food safety at Queen’s University Belfast.