ALS Analyses - We perform ecological analyses on waterways impacted by disturbances caused by anthropogenic activities.
Th, 24.4.2025
ALS Czech Republic
Article | Environment
EnviroMail™26: ALS Responsible Approach to Polystyrene Recycling
Proper sorting of plastic waste is crucial for recycling. Different plastic types must be separated, as mixing them can prevent recycling and lead to waste being used only for energy recovery.
Th, 17.4.2025
ALS Czech Republic
Article | Product
New Column for Fast Analysis of Haloacetic Acids, Bromate and Dalapon Using Ion Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry
To simplify direct injection, EPA Method 557 enables analysis of haloacetic acids, bromate, and dalapon in drinking water using ion chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (IC-MS/MS).
Tu, 15.4.2025
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Article | Science and research
Teen scientist breaks barriers: No child is a lost cause
As a child, Tomáš Čermák struggled socially, but now, at 18, he's graduating high school, winning awards, and working with the Czech Academy of Sciences.
Tu, 15.4.2025
Czech Academy of Sciences
Article | Water
A new project in the EMSO Physical Access programme tackles marine persistent pollutants
The research analyzes the presence, seasonal variations, and air-sea exchange of a wide range of POPs, such as PFAS, DDT, PCBs, and others using passive sampling.
Fr, 6.12.2024
RECETOX - Centrum pro výzkum toxických látek v prostředí
Article | Video
To Protect the Protectors
Study shows firefighter gear could pose risks
Th, 5.12.2024
University of Notre Dame
Article | Scientific article
PFAS found in nearly all fish tested from four northern Illinois rivers
Scientists tested nine fish species from four northern Illinois rivers for contamination with per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, synthetic chemicals known to be harmful to human health.
Th, 28.11.2024
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Article | Science and research
California leads U.S. emissions of little-known greenhouse gas
The state emits more of the common pesticide sulfuryl fluoride than the rest of country combined, a Johns Hopkins study finds.
Fr, 22.11.2024
Johns Hopkins University
Article | Video
The Forever Problem: Part 4 - We Have A Responsibility
Professor Daniele Miranda tracks the flow of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as forever chemicals, through waterways to study the effects they have on local communities.
Th, 21.11.2024
University of Notre Dame
Article | Video
The Forever Problem: Part 3 - A Real Mess
“There have been several urgent contaminant issues throughout our history, but I think it is safe to say that PFAS is the worst one we have had to deal with," said Kyle Doudrick.