Today’s story comes from the University of British Columbia, where a team of chemists has spent the last 13 years developing what could become a game‑changer for safety on a night out. 

They’ve created a discreet little stir stick that can instantly detect if your drink’s been spiked. It’s more accurate than anything currently on the market, and the tip changes colour within 30 seconds if it comes into contact with any of the common drugs used by predatory bargoers.

It’s called SPIKELESS, and you can carry it anywhere—your purse, your wallet, even on a keychain. The researchers say that anywhere there’s a bar, a club, a festival, or a party, there’s a risk… and this tiny tool could make a huge difference.

SPIKELESS is now moving through Health Canada’s approval process, and if all goes well, it could soon become a simple, powerful way to help people stay safe while they’re out having fun.