ANALYTICAL METHODS

Jul 01 2025CRIME

Catching Fake Muscle Boosters in Supplements

Lawbreakers are sneaking harmful substances into supplements. These fake products are dangerous. They can hurt people. Cops and border guards need quick ways to spot them. They don't have time for fancy lab work. They need simple, fast tests. Right there on the spot. These fake supplements trick people. They promise big muscles. But they hide nasty stuff. Stuff that...

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Apr 30 2025SCIENCE

Olive Oil Quality Check: The Portable Tech Revolution

Quality control in the olive oil industry is a big deal. Traditional methods are slow, pricey, and need special skills. So, what if there was a faster, cheaper way to check olive oil quality? Enter Near Infrared Spectroscopy, or NIRS. This tech is quick, affordable, and doesn't mess with the oil. It's like giving olive oil a speedy health check. The goal was to make ...

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