Humans have had a significant effect on the natural world. Our activities have had wide-reaching and long-lasting consequences for the planet. Pollutants can be found in all environments, and come ...

What are some techniques used to monitor the environment and food? A broad range of analytical chemical methods is used for environmental monitoring and food safety. Some of these are lab-based ...

The use of chemical decontaminants on animal caging, racks, rooms, common areas, equipment, and supplies can reliably prevent the transmission of infectious organisms. With proper selection of ...

Not all plastics are the same. When it comes to recycling, it is important to find out exactly which material you are dealing with. A newly developed method could help to achieve this. Researchers ...

Is colourimetry the future of soil carbon measurement?New research led by Dr Yassine Bouslihim at the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA) in Rabat suggests that soil colour ...

Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including methane (CH4), carbon dioxide (CO2), and nitrous oxide (N2O). Traditional methods for ...

'Forests are among the most important ecosystems in nature, constantly evolving, yet their monitoring is often delayed,' says an expert. Climate change, pests, and human activity are transforming ...

Amphibian biodiversity is declining worldwide and collecting information about their habitats and populations via monitoring is vital for conservation efforts. However, it is difficult to accurately ...

Cleanrooms aren’t as clean as you may think. New research has found multiple taxonomic groups of microbial signatures that escaped detection by conventional, culture-dependent monitoring methods.