The world’s largest explosion lab is ready for big booms. And yes, it’s in Texas.

Inside, the tube holds various sensors that can measure the explosion as it intensifies. By containing all the power within ...

The $85 test that could change Maine’s PFAS fight

While the CDC finds the kits provide 'actionable' information about water quality, they cannot be used to unlock state-funded ...
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Mastering concrete standards for flawless builds

Concrete may seem simple, but its strength and durability depend on strict standards and quality control. ASTM and ACI guidelines define everything from material testing to on-site inspections, ...

Asbestos in Children's Play Sand Triggers Recalls in at Least a Dozen Countries

At least 12 countries have issued at least 80 recalls or warnings about toys and craft kits made with sand that regulators ...
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UMass Amherst soil tests offer tailored advice for healthier gardens

FIND OUT HOW HEALTHY YOUR SOIL IS AND HOW TO HELP IT. A THRIVING GARDEN. STARTS BELOW THE SURFACE. A SOIL TEST CAN TELL YOU WHAT’S GOING ON UNDERGROUND. OLIVIA GOLDEN OF UMASS EXTENSION SHOWS US HOW ...
The Guardian

‘Traceability is vital’: labs test thousands of unregulated substances amid peptide craze

Experts warn consumers of unknown risks as one lab says about a third of samples fail basic quality checks What are peptides, are they safe and is there evidence to back up the hype? Is a new ...
The Hill

CDC pauses diagnostic testing for rabies, other infectious diseases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has paused its diagnostic testing for a host of infectious diseases, including rabies. The CDC on Monday posted a list of 27 tests that it either ...
CNN

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing

The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this ...
U.S. News & World Report

CDC Pauses Dozens of Types of Lab Testing During Evaluation and in Wake of Downsizing

CDC Pauses Dozens of Types of Lab Testing During Evaluation and in Wake of Downsizing NEW YORK (AP) — The federal government's disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, ...
The New York Times

C.D.C. Pauses Testing for Rabies and Pox Viruses

The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume. By Apoorva ...
Electrek

Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test

Donut Lab has released a second set of independent test results for its controversial solid-state battery — this time proving the cell can discharge at extreme temperatures up to 100°C and actually ...
STAT

Same blood test, different results: Why isn’t this common thyroid screening reliable?

Bonsack is a patient advocate based in Moab, Utah. In the midst of a health crisis a few years ago, doctors repeatedly checked my thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), revealing an odd pattern: My test ...