Crime scene investigation may soon become significantly more accurate and efficient thanks to a new method for detecting gunshot residues. Researchers from the groups of Wim Noorduin (AMOLF/University ...

Photoluminescent lead detection in gunshot residue. (A) Shooting firearms produces gunshot residue that typically contains lead particulates. (B) Methyl ammonium bromide in the reagent reacts with ...

NYC residents enjoy many amenities and the life is happening. However, that does not mean they do not come across mishaps and unexpected hazards. Incidents of fire breakouts do occur, both at ...

Food safety labs are expected to be able to detect, quantify and identify hundreds of pesticide types, containing diverse physicochemical properties. To complicate matters, detection and quantitation ...