Researchers develop a novel method for detecting illegally added formaldehyde in food products.
Author: Karis Barnett
Karis is a chemistry master's student at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She is interested in pursuing forensic science/trace analysis research or science writing in the future. Outside of academia, enjoys reading a good sci-fi novel, listening to lofi music, and writing poetry.
Soaking up the sand: using solvents to detect chemical warfare agents
Researchers explore the best options for extracting nitrogen mustards, a chemical warfare agent, from sand.