In the world of crime investigation, some stories are as harrowing as they are intriguing. Picture this: a coastal town in Oregon, a case involving rape and strangulation, and a retired detective with a penchant for solving the unsolvable. But what sets this tale apart? It’s not your average investigation; it’s a radiant journey into the world of alternative light sources (ALS) and the witty detective who brings light to the darkest corners.

September 1, 2024  |  Howard Frank

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Imagine a world where hazardous materials could be monitored without getting close enough to feel the heat (literally!). That’s the mission of Dr. Hunter Andrews and Dr. Luke Sadergaski, two brilliant researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).
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Picture this: a renegade chemist, armed with a laser beam and an insatiable curiosity, delves into the heart of Earth’s carbon cycle. That’s Dr. Juliana D’Andrilli, a scientific Sir Arthur Conan Doyle on a mission to decipher the secrets locked within microscopic organic matter.
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