Mar

27

Chemical Fingerprints

March 27, 2005 | Leave a Comment

New Fingerprint Detection Technology Developed. ‘University of California scientists working at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a novel method for detecting fingerprints based on the chemical elements present in fingerprint residue. Known as micro-X-ray fluorescence, or MXRF, the technique has the potential to help expand the use of fingerprinting as a forensic investigation tool.’

Mar

24

Is my Lab Safer than my Living Room?

March 24, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Study says household dust holds dangerous chemicals. ‘Common household dust contains a variety of hazardous chemicals originating from everyday consumer products, including Teflon and other nonstick cookware and fabrics coated with water-resistant Gore-Tex, according to a study released Tuesday.’

Mar

24

Really Really Nano

March 24, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Nano-Probes Allow an Inside Look at Cell Nuclei. ‘Nanotechnology may be in its infancy, but biologists may soon use it to watch the inner workings of a living cell like never before.’

Mar

24

Environmental Management

March 24, 2005 | Leave a Comment

What’s Ahead in Environmental Management for 2005? ‘ChemAlliance recently spoke with contacts in various government agencies and trade associations to determine what regulatory developments, management trends, and “hot” issues will be facing environmental managers in 2005.’

Mar

21

Sea of Methane

March 21, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Playing With Frozen Fire. ‘More energy is trapped under the sea as frozen natural gas than is stored in all the world’s oil reserves – and researchers this week took a step toward tapping it.’ (If you need a Units Converter try Online Conversion)

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