Arsenic is a nasty poison that once reigned as the ultimate weapon of deception. In the 18th century, it was the poison of choice for those wanting to kill their enemies and spouses, favoured for its ...

Researchers have developed a new optical sensor that provides a simple way to achieve real-time detection of extremely low levels of arsenic in water. Researchers have developed a new optical sensor ...

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur have developed a new low-cost mobile tool to detect arsenic contamination in water sources, addressing a critical threat to human health ...

Hailed as the “king of poisons,” arsenic, a.k.a. As, holds an evil reputation. Books of chemistry capture its sinister nature using illustrations of a fierce, coiled serpent, which, when awakened, ...

As glacial melt, drought, and other weather phenomena bring about the decline of our water quality, detecting heavy metals and other toxins in our water supply becomes increasingly essential.