Engineers invent smartphone device that detects harmful algae in 15 minutes

ScienceDaily
Nov 7, 2019, 9:26 am132 pts
A team of engineers has developed a highly sensitive system that uses a smartphone to rapidly detect the presence of toxin-producing algae in water within 15 minutes. This technological breakthrough could play a big role in preventing the spread of harmful microorganisms in aquatic environments, which could…

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