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14. Nov 2025
Critical On-Site Detection of Explosive Precursors
Homemade explosives (HMEs) are attractive to criminals and terrorists due to accessible online recipes, readily available equipment, and the ease of obtaining precursor materials. To counter this, EU Regulation 2019/1148 restricts access to high concentrations of “Restricted Precursors” and monitors sales of “Reportable Explosives Precursors”. Classification as an explosive precursor
16. Oct 2025
How Light Uncovers Coffee’s Hidden Story
The morning sun in Campos Altos is sharp, cutting across rows of coffee trees heavy with cherries. A grower kneels, scoops up a handful of soil and lets it crumble through her fingers. She knows, as generations before her did, that healthy soil is the foundation of good coffee. But
02. Oct 2025
Understanding Classification Problems: Theory to Real-World applications with NIRLAB
When we talk about classification problems, we’re essentially asking a model to decide: “Which group does this item belong to?” Unlike prediction problems that estimate continuous values, classification focuses on discrete categories, such as whether a product is genuine or counterfeit, or whether a plant is ready to harvest or
03. May 2024
The Impact of Portable NIR Devices in Forensic Drug Analysis
Facing the problem of backlogs in forensic laboratories, the field of illicit drugs analyses has recently seen the development of different types of portable devices. Their main purpose is to be used directly by the police in order to reduce the number of specimens that are sent to the laboratories.
15. Apr 2024
Handheld NIR Spectroscopy: Revolutionizing THC/CBD Cannabis Analysis
In recent years, forensic science has witnessed significant advancements with the integration of technology in field operations. One such breakthrough is the use of portable Near-Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for the real-time forensic analysis of cannabis. This blog delves into a transformative approach introduced by researchers from the University of Lausanne
