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Brazilian scientists sampled 800 trees across 63 Amazon locations; their atomic fingerprinting...

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: Brazil
Published: August 02, 2026 at 15:36

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Brazilian scientists are innovating with an isotopic mapping model designed to tackle illegal logging head-on. This novel forensic tool examines atomic signatures within trees, allowing them to trace the origination of timber effectively. Currently, the model can eliminate ninety-two percent of the Amazon rainforest from potential illegal wood sources, utilizing stable isotope analysis for secure chemical fingerprinting. The goal is to bolster law enforcement investigations and diminish global timber crime.

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