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Image of the Sognefjord, the deepest fjord in Norway.
6 min.
Understanding blue carbon ecosystems with Dr Craig Smeaton
We speak to Dr Craig Smeaton, lecturer in physical geography at the University of St Andrews, about his research into blue carbon storage and it's implications for climate change research.
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Hiker in snowy mountain landscape
11 min.
The hunt for the oldest ice in the world
In order to understand the global warming, scientists around the world are researching the cycle of greenhouse gases. They are seeking methods through which to decode the complex climate system and better predict the reaction to sustained emissions on Earth. One of these methods is to look back at the past. Very far back in history: over more than one million years. The only direct information source available to them is drilled ice cores from Antarctica.
Mood picture of the 2024 chemistry innovations
7 min.
The chemistry is right: A look back at the year 2024
This year, researchers have once again provided some surprises. From groundbreaking discoveries to innovative applications - chemistry surprised us again in 2024 with amazing advances. Before we take a well-deserved Christmas break, let's look at some of these exciting developments at a glance.
Stable isotope analysis can detect adulterated honey
6 min.
Sweet little lies?
Honey, a highly valued natural product, is increasingly subject to adulteration, often involving engineered syrups. Sophisticated fraud techniques challenge traditional detection methods like AOAC 998.12. However, hope is on the horizon: new advancements in standardized testing techniques, such as EN 17958:2024 using liquid chromatography-isotope ratio mass spectrometry (LC-IRMS), offer promising solutions to detect and combat honey adulteration.
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