Tuesday, June 30, 2026
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Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people's exposure to pollutants like 'forever chemicals'

Every morning, people fasten their watch, slip on a bracelet and head out the door without thinking much about what they might encounter along the way. The air they breathe, the dust on their hands and the surfaces they touch all feel ordinary. Yet many chemical exposures happen quietly, without sme...

Silicone wristbands can help scientists track people's exposure to pollutants like 'forever chemicals'
Image: Phys.org
Every morning, people fasten their watch, slip on a bracelet and head out the door without thinking much about what they might encounter along the way. The air they breathe, the dust on their hands and the surfaces they touch all feel ordinary. Yet many chemical exposures happen quietly, without smell, taste or warning.

Originally published at Phys.org

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