Gas detection techniques have a fascinating history, dating back to the 19th century when canaries served as early warning systems for toxic gases in coal mines. When coal emerged as the Industrial ...

When it comes to household dangers that can kill you, few unsettle me more than carbon monoxide. I wrote about other toxic ...

For many industries, nitrogen (N₂) plays an unnoticed but vital role in inerting reactors, storing food safely, and protecting the sterility of pharmaceuticals. But what makes it dangerous is that ...

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