Double dip: Sampling contaminants of emerging concern two ways improves accuracy

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What happened

Two are better than one when it comes to sampling methods for tracking the location and timing of toxic chemical contamination in waterways, according to researchers at Penn State.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:20:15 UTC.

Why it matters

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