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A rule proposed by the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) would give political appointees final authority over discretionary grant decisions ahead of peer reviewers, allow agencies to terminate active grants without a formal right of appeal, and restrict international collaboration and publication funding across federal science agencies. For the optical, molecular, vibrational, and atomic spectroscopy community, the proposal could affect the grants, journal support, and student and postdoctoral positions that sustain the field.

Top articles published this week include a new “IR Spectral Interpretation” column and a preview of the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting.

A recent study showcased an auto-focusing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) imaging system that uses a motor-driven focusing mirror to track surface height changes in real time, cutting signal variability on irregular surfaces and improving spectral stability more than eightfold compared to conventional static systems.

Can spectroscopy help cities manage water quality during monsoons?

An upcoming conference will review the advances in vibrational spectroscopy.

This study synthesized and characterized α-lactalbumin-infused nickel hydroxide nanoparticles, demonstrating successful incorporation of the protein into the nanoparticle structure and highlighting their potential for future biomedical and other advanced applications.

This proof-of-concept study demonstrates that electrothermal vaporization inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry combined with multivariate analysis can accurately classify the sex of individuals from both dyed and undyed hair samples, highlighting its potential as a green, forensic tool for human sex determination.

In this column, we will introduce the spectra of tri-, tetra-, and penta-substituted benzene rings.

A recent Tutorial Tuesday clip explored modern oil refining operations and the role spectroscopy plays in these operations.

Pittcon award winners unpack biopharma column tech and AI-driven chromatography, sharing career insights and practical method-development lessons.

A new review in Food Physics finds that combining near-infrared spectroscopy with machine learning is transforming food quality testing across sectors like meat, dairy, and produce.

The American Chemical Society (ACS) has several keynotes planned for their upcoming Fall 2026 conference.

Researchers at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad showed that Raman spectroscopy combined with chemometric modeling (PCA and PLSR) can accurately and non-destructively quantify rosuvastatin content in pharmaceutical tablets.