This temporary tattoo could detect an unwanted drug in your drink (IMAGE)

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This temporary tattoo could detect an unwanted drug in your drink

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This tattoo-like sticker, which can be printed in a variety of designs, detects the presence of a drug often used to “spike” drinks — the letters turn red when exposed to it.

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Adapted from ACS Sensors 2025, DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.4c03737

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