{
  "id": 16919165,
  "title": "Portable device accurately and rapidly detects PFAS in water",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/portable-device-accurately-and-rapidly-detects-pfas-in-water",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-28T15:20:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-10-portable-device-accurately-rapidly-pfas.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals known for their exceptional resistance to degradation, earning them the nickname \"forever chemicals.\" These persistent substances can accumulate in water, soil and living organisms, raising concerns about their potential impacts on human health and the environment.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}