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 ...

A rare element discovered in Great Barrier Reef coral skeletons will help scientists understand the environmental history of nearby regions. Researchers at The University of Queensland's Sustainable ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This webinar addresses the principles for the development of environmental monitoring and aftercare programs and the different types of monitoring that should be implemented before, during, and after ...

'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 ...

Silicone wristbands work because they are made of a silicone polymer called polydimethylsiloxane, or PDMS, that can absorb many organic chemicals from the surrounding environment. As the band is worn, ...

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.