Although many measures are in place to prevent contamination, pollutants, such as mercury and lead, can still end up in the environment. Sensing them often requires complicated processes, but what if ...

A new sensor has recently been developed for the purpose of detecting and monitoring mercury levels in our atmosphere. Researchers at the University of Miami (UM), who conducted the study, suggest ...

A novel chemical sensor for the colorimetric detection of toxic mercuric salts in water exhibits submicromolar sensitivity, according to the chemists in the U.K. who designed the system. The sensor is ...

Although many measures are in place to prevent contamination, pollutants, such as mercury and lead, can still end up in the environment. Sensing them often requires complicated processes, but what if ...