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Chemistry

Analytical chemistry

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SRM Story: SRM 965c Glucose in Frozen Human Serum

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NIST Makes First Detection of Cannabis in Breath From Edibles

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SRM Story: SRM 1641f Mercury in Water

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From Trash to Cash: How AI and Machine Learning Can Help Make Recycling Less Expensive for Local Governments

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Organic, Vegetarian or Carnivore: Whatever You Eat, My Lab Is Working to Keep It Safe

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When Neon Was New: How NIST Researchers Helped America Discover the Iconic Neon Sign

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