How silicone wristbands can help scientists monitor ‘forever chemicals’

Every morning, people fasten their watch, slip on a bracelet, and head out the door without thinking much about what they might encounter along the way. The air they breathe, the dust on their hands, and the surfaces they touch all feel ordinary. Yet many chemical exposures happen quietly, without smell, taste, or warning.

What if something as simple as a silicone band around your wrist could help track those invisible exposures?

Environmental monitoring has traditionally relied...