Costco's Kirkland Baby Wipes Accused of Containing Harmful PFAS Chemicals
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Costco, alleging that its Kirkland brand fragrance-free baby wipes contain unsafe levels of PFAS.
Strengthening Public Health: OCWA and MECP's Inter-Lab Approach to Wastewater Surveillance
The Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA) is leading an Inter-laboratory Methods Comparison Program across a network of provincial academic and research institutions. Kraken Sense has played a pivotal role in this endeavor, developing autonomous pathogen testing devices that have underwent rigorous comparison against several traditional labs to validate their methods.
Cleaner Waters: The EU's Revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD)
The Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) is a directive set by the European Union (EU) encompassing the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater, alongside wastewater from select industrial sectors. In a stride towards safeguarding water quality and environmental health, the UWWTD is currently being updated to address previous shortcomings and contemporary societal needs, and to extend its reach for a more comprehensive protection of water resources.
Sawyer Bovingdon: Waterloo Mechatronics Engineering Co-Op at Kraken Sense
Sawyer, a Mechanical Engineering student at Waterloo, shares his experience working for Kraken Sense as a Mechatronics Intern.
Embarking on a Year of Innovation: Kraken Sense's Journey Through 2023
Dive into our transformative advancements, from pioneering the innovative Kraken device to revolutionizing pathogen detection methodologies. Discover how our strides in biotech have reshaped the landscape of chemical testing, offering unparalleled insights into pathogen monitoring.
Canada's Technological Pioneers: The 7th Sci Innovation Competition
Meet the 14 finalists of the 7th Sci Innovation Competition!
IAFP 2023: Empowering Food Safety Through Real-Time Pathogen Detection
We were honored to attend the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) 2023 conference! It was an extraordinary experience that brought together top professionals from around the world to discuss pressing food safety issues and explore groundbreaking technological innovations.
SynBio 2023: Showcasing Innovative Solutions for a Resilient Food Supply Chain
We were honoured to attend the SynBio 2023 conference hosted by Ontario Genomics, emerging as winners of the audience vote for the most promising candidate!
Madhu Aryal: Waterloo Software Engineering Co-Op at Kraken Sense
Madhu Aryal, a second-year Computational Mathematics student at Waterloo, shares her experience working for Kraken Sense as a Software Engineering intern.
Michael Botros: Waterloo Mechanical Engineering Co-Op at Kraken Sense
Michael Botros, a third-year Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering student at Waterloo, shares his experience working for Kraken Sense as a Mechanical Engineering Intern.
Minister of Health Visits Kraken Sense at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority
Kraken Sense had the privilege of hosting a visit by The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, and Kamal Khera, MP, at the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA). This visit was a significant recognition of Kraken Sense's innovative technology and our role in supporting public health and safety.
Kraken Sense Partners with the Toronto Airport Authority to Combat COVID-19
Kraken Sense is proud to be partnering with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) to conduct tests on airport wastewater for Monkeypox and SARS-CoV-2.
Tal Kaufman: Waterloo Mechanical Engineering Co-Op at Kraken Sense
Tal Kaufman, a second-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, shares his experience working for Kraken Sense as a Mechanical Engineering intern during his co-op term.