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Adelaide University develops laser technology for drink testing

Adelaide University researchers have developed a way to use lasers to test closed alcohol bottles for methanol.

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By The Daily Adelaide · Published 20 July 2026, 4:01 pm

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Updated 15 h ago· 20 July 2026, 7:25 pm

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Adelaide University researchers have developed a way to use lasers to test closed alcohol bottles for methanol according to abc.net.au. Methanol kills hundreds of people every year.

The technology allows testing without opening the bottles according to abc.net.au.

Sources: abc.net.au.

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