The APEI reports emissions of four polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs): benzo(a)pyrene (B(a)p), benzo(b)fluoranthene (B(b)f), benzo(k)fluoranthene (B(k)f) and indeno(1,2,3-cd)pyrene (I(cd)p). The ...

PM consists of microscopic airborne solid and liquid particles of various origins that remain suspended in air for any length of time. PM can be emitted directly into the atmosphere or formed ...

Crude oil derives, by way of geological processing, from organic material initially buried in sediments at the bottom of ancient lakes and oceans. Crude oil formed at depth in a sedimentary basin ...

Scientists have found that common foods can contain hidden contaminants formed during cooking or through environmental exposure. A new testing method called QuEChERS helps identify these chemicals ...

A new study highlights how an emerging extraction technique could transform the way harmful contaminants are monitored in everyday foods. Credit: Stock The study uses an advanced QuEChERS–GC–MS ...

Researchers analyzed PAH levels in grilled meats in Iraq using MSPE-GC-MS, finding concentrations within European Commission standards. Kebab exhibited the highest PAH levels, attributed to its fat ...

All life on Earth is based on the element carbon, but scientists aren’t sure what initially supplied all that carbon to our Solar System. A new study using the Green Bank Telescope in West Virginia ...

On the surface, the new roguelike strategy game Pyrene draws obvious inspiration in both style and gameplay from the likes of Slay the Spire and Balatro. Upon further inspection, though, we're looking ...