Researchers Discover New Arsenic Compounds in Rice Fields
Risk or opportunity for rice cultivation?
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Preventing Cell Culture Contamination
Contamination has serious consequences, and prevention is essential for successful outcomes
The Science of Breaking Bad: Would You Know If Meth Was Cooked inside Your House?
The results of a recent study raise questions about whether current surface detection methods allow people living inside a former meth house to understand the extent of contamination that's present,
Researchers Find Lead in Turmeric
Some spice processors in Bangladesh use an industrial lead chromate pigment to imbue turmeric with a bright yellow color prized for curries and other traditional dishes, elevating blood lead levels in Bangladeshis
Microplastics Drifting Down With the Snow
In the Alps and the Arctic, experts confirm the presence of plastic in snow
Solving a Hairy Forensic Problem
Researchers can now more accurately distinguish between the intake of a substance and external contamination of hair samples
Magnetic Stir Bars Carry 'Memory' from Previous Flasks and Tubes
A surprisingly high level of surface contaminations of magnetic stir bars escapes regular cleaning
Toxic Byproducts of Agent Orange Continue to Pollute Vietnam Environment
A new article documents the environmental legacy of Agent Orange in Vietnam, including hotspots where dioxin continues to enter the food supply
Where Does This Contamination Come From?
When bodies of water become polluted, it is important to find the cause as quickly and as economically as possible
Computer Program Aids Food Safety Experts with Pathogen Testing
The system helps prevent food contamination and human exposure to pathogens through tainted food