Post by: Steven Compton, Ph.D., Executive Director, MVA Scientific Consultants RBES is one of the few STEM certified elementary schools in the state of Georgia and on Tuesday night they had an open house with exhibits setup for students … [Read more...]
Pollen Under the Microscope
Pollen is a fine powdery substance, consisting of microscopic grains released from the male part of a flower or from a male cone. The pollen is transported by the wind, insects, or other animals. Plants pollinate throughout the year, but in … [Read more...]
Ink “Drop Out” on Paper
THE PROBLEM: A manufacturer of paper products needed to discover why ink would show "drop outs" when their customers printed on their product. … [Read more...]
Source of Lead in Soil
Identification of a Carpet Stain Called “Ralph” in a Lexington County, South Carolina Courthouse
Updated: 7/12/23 Incident Overview: A mysterious stain in the carpet at courthouse seemed to reappear and grown in size after every cleaning. Due to its enduring presence and evolving characteristics, the employees in the courthouse … [Read more...]
Asbestos in Hair Dryer?
Through Microscopy: A Case Study . THE PROBLEM: Hair dryers are a common household appliance and some older hair dryers may have been made with an asbestos-containing insulating material. There was a concern that the … [Read more...]
Foreign Material in Food
Foreign material in food can be a concern; a physical contaminant such as glass, metal, or wood can cause injuries to consumers. Contaminants can be introduced to a food or beverage product at any point during production or distribution. … [Read more...]
Particles in Powdered Drink
THE PROBLEM: A large supplier to a major beverage company discovered unknown particles in their powdered flavoring product and needed to identify them. … [Read more...]
Foreign Material on Produce
Produce refers to the fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown on farms. These items are typically sold in supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers markets. Foreign material on produce can refer to a buildup of small particles, such as … [Read more...]