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The Chemistry of the Interstellar Medium: From Star to Planet Formation

How Are Raman, Infrared, and Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy Evolving Competitively?

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A recent review article explores the problem of weak interfacial forces in soft matter research.

In this interview segment, Miguel Sanz-Novo, an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, discusses why complex organic molecules are important to study.

Raman spectroscopy is being applied in various industries. This Q&A overview highlights some of the most important trends and developments involving the technique that researchers should be aware of.

How can molecular analyzers be integrated into closed-loop process control? Janam Pandya of Thermo Fisher Scientific explains.

Succeeding as an applications manager means multitasking, presenting, and learning new spectroscopies at a high level. Jennifer Ferguson explains.

Top articles published this week include a preview of the upcoming International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy (ISMS) conference, an inside look at particle correlated Raman spectroscopy, and more.

A new inline Raman measurement system seeks to address current industry challenges in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.

A continuation of our conversation with Janam Pandya, Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, highlights the challenges of operating field-deployable instruments in harsh, rugged landscapes.

Minjung Son, an assistant professor of chemistry at Boston University, and her group is developing nanomaterials and polaritons, which is important for energy conversion technologies.

What should attendees do to make the most out of their ISMS 2026 conference experience?

This review highlights major advances in infrared (IR) and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy from 2022–2026, including instrument miniaturization, hyperspectral imaging, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. These developments are expanding the use of vibrational spectroscopy beyond the laboratory into portable and field-deployable analytical systems. Environmental applications such as microplastic detection, biosolids analysis, soil characterization, and contaminant monitoring are emerging as key growth areas.

Concentrations comparable to polluted European rivers detected in sediments of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.

Raman spectroscopy is being used in the oil and gas industry for real-time process measurements. This video clip explores this current trend.

The International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy (ISMS) always has a symposium dedicated to astrochemistry. In this interview, Miguel Sanz-Novo, an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, discusses his latest research in this field.

Minjung Son, an assistant professor of chemistry at Boston University, offers a preview of her upcoming talk at the International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy (ISMS) conference.















