Research Articles
Cracking the Crystal Code: How Chemical Fingerprints Expose Meth's Secrets
Discover how forensic scientists use chemical fingerprinting technology to trace methamphetamine back to its source through unique chemical signatures and isotopic analysis.
The 16 EPA PAHs: Are We Monitoring the Right Pollutants?
Examining whether the 50-year-old list of 16 EPA PAHs adequately protects public health or creates dangerous blind spots in chemical risk assessment.
Beyond the Needle: The Science of Forensic Toxicology
Explore the fascinating world of forensic toxicology - the science of detecting and interpreting toxins in biological systems for legal investigations.
Catching Fakes: How Advanced Microscopy Reveals Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
Explore how 2D and 3D optical microscopy techniques are revolutionizing the detection of counterfeit pharmaceutical tablets and protecting global health.
Beyond "You're Negative": The Trust Factor in Medical Tests
Understanding Negative Predictive Value (NPV) and what a 'negative' medical test result truly means for your health.
The Atomic Detective: How Atom Probe Tomography Reveals Nuclear Fuel Secrets
Discover how Atom Probe Tomography is revolutionizing nuclear forensics by enabling atomic-level analysis of nuclear fuel burnup with unprecedented precision.
The Invisible Ruler: How Scientists Built Global Trust in Forensic Alcohol Testing
Explore how international collaboration established reliable standards for forensic alcohol testing through interlaboratory studies.
Invisible Clues: How Chemical Advances Are Revolutionizing Crime Solving
Explore how modern forensic chemistry is transforming crime investigation through advanced chemical analysis techniques and technologies.
The Double-Edged Sword: How Deuterated Drugs are Revolutionizing Medicine and Challenging Forensic Science
Explore how deuterated therapeutics are transforming medicine while creating new challenges for forensic toxicology and drug detection.
The Quiet Revolution: How Molecular Editing is Redefining What's Possible in Medicine
Explore how molecular editing is transforming medicine and materials science through precise atomic modifications and groundbreaking experiments.