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Product Spotlight: SonTek Argonaut-SL

Easily installed on a riverbank, bridge abutment, or other vertical structure, the low-profile SonTek Argonaut-SL (Side-Looking) current meter is ideal for many current monitoring applications. Argonaut current meters use sonar for precise water velocity flow measurements. The meter emits ultrasonic signals of known frequency into.. Read more
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Persistent organic pollutants’ influence on cortisol synthesis examined

Persistent organic pollutants are best known for the influences they can have on sex hormones. But new research from Karin Zimmer at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science investigates how these substances can also influence the adrenal cortex, which mediates stress responses. Zimmer’s research shows that persistent organic.. Read more
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Coal-tar sealant is leading source of PAHs in urban lakes, according to USGS

Coal-tar based pavement sealant is the leading source of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in 40 urban lakes spanning the nation, according to research from the U.S. Geological Survey published this month. PAHs are a group of more than 100 chemicals that are produced when coal, oil and gas, garbage, or other organic substances.. Read more
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Product Spotlight: NexSens iChart Software

NexSens iChart is an advanced Windows-based data acquisition software package designed for environmental monitoring applications. It supports interfacing both locally (direct connect) and remotely (through telemetry) to NexSens iSIC and submersible data loggers. The software simplifies and automates many of the tasks associated with.. Read more
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