Flame retardants were found throughout cruise ship interiors, with some areas showing much higher levels. A new RECETOX and NIVA study explores potential exposure risks for crew and passengers.

Scalable Pyrolysis-GC/MS workflows reveal how microplastics move through the environment and the human body, from routine monitoring to high-resolution Orbitrap-based exposure science.

Alcohol consumption produces acetaldehyde, a toxic compound that damages DNA. Scientists from IOCB Prague reveal how cells repair this damage, shedding light on the link between alcohol and cancer.

A German test found “fairy lights” with toxic chemicals up to 150× legal limits, exposing hidden risks in consumer goods. Learn why SCCPs matter — and how modern GC-MS workflows improve safety and compliance.

What do burning Christmas candles really release into your home? This article explains the chemistry of paraffin candles, the pollutants they emit, and safer natural alternatives.

Nitrosamine drug substance-related impurities (NDSRIs) pose major risks in pharmaceuticals. Learn about their sources, regulations, and detection methods for drug safety.

Creosote-treated railway sleepers are a hidden health and environmental threat. Discover how PAH contamination is analyzed and why safer alternatives matter, with insights from Watrex Praha.

This week we bring you posters by Agilent Technologies / ASMS, Shimadzu / ASMS, presentation by UCT / MDCW and other document by ALS Czech Republic!

A green HS-HiSorb-TD-GC-MS method for 12 DBPs in drinking water shows high sensitivity, accuracy, and compliance with EU 2020/2184, supporting sustainable water quality monitoring.

A team led by Prof. Jan Konvalinka has developed a compound that destroys the yeast Cryptococcus neoformans – a fungus which is life-threatening for people with weakened immune systems – in laboratory settings.