Caroline Hroncich

Big Pharma companies like Bristol Meyers Squibb and Pfizer have been restructuring and laying off workers, moves that could be worrisome for analytical scientists.

From new gas analysis systems to Raman tools and software, here are some of the new products vendors showcased at the world’s largest laboratory and analysis industry trade fair.

Uwe Karst of the University of Münster took time at Analytica 2024 to talk about the session he's chairing, as well as detail the future of imaging and other trends in analytical chemistry.

Experts from BASF, the French National Institute for Agriculture, Food, and Environment, and other institutions discussed how their teams are using chemometrics to improve their work.

Scientists at the Analytica conference in Munich, Germany delivered lectures on using techniques such as Raman and tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy to analyze gas in the environment.

This year Analytica, which is held every two years in Europe, will focus on laboratory innovation and sustainability.

Spectroscopy spoke with the CEO and CCO of the instrument manufacturer PerkinElmer to discuss trends in the analytical and life sciences industry.

Pittcon highlighted how analytical scientists are exchanging research to tackle some of the world’s most pressing problems.

As one of the first renowned women spectroscopists, Craver broke down barriers in the field and is recognized for her work compiling reference libraries of spectra that set the foundation for modern infrared (IR) spectroscopy.

The CEO of the LIMS provider, spoke about the company’s strategy during a press conference at Pittcon in San Diego, California.

The enterprise laboratory software works with more than 1,500 customers in a variety of industries including pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods.

The Vanderbilt chemistry professor was an expert in mass spectrometry and ion mobility studies on synthetic polymers.

This year’s conference took place in Tucson, Arizona and focused on the latest trends in atomic spectroscopy and more.

Spectroscopy spoke with researchers from the Columbia Climate School about how they are using stimulated Raman scattering microscopy to test for nanoplastics in water bottles.

While much is known about arsenic levels in marine fish, not as much research has been done on their freshwater counterparts.

Jörg Feldmann, a professor at the University of Graz, spoke about his team’s research using non-target analysis to analyze per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS).

Scientists from the University of Calgary and the Mayo Clinic seeking ways to better understand metal processing in children with Autism.

During a talk at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, a scientist from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory shared how his team is using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy to analyze TRISO particles.

NanoSIMS is a high-resolution imaging technique for the localization of almost all chemical elements on a surface.

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In November, Spectroscopy announced the acquisition of Spectroscopy Europe and Spectroscopy World, two leading publications in the spectroscopy space. We remember Ian Michael, the long-time publisher of both magazines, for the contributions he made to the industry.

The editors of Spectroscopy retrospect on the most read articles of the past year.

Scientists faced challenges when using XRF on artifacts that contain many layers.

Is it a Rembrandt? Scientists tackling the toughest problems know the answers are never simple.

Getting your finances in order ensures you can be prepared for the unexpected, said Tarshae Drummond, a lab manager and research technician at Fayetteville State University.

This year’s conference included 12 tracks with sessions highlighting everything from mail security to art analysis and AI.

FDA currently has nine satellite laboratory facilities throughout the country, which have been able to support the prevention of 550,689 products entering the country.

Dennis Hore presented his team’s research on silicone insulators used in the electrical grid and their responses to electrical, chemical, and thermal stress.

Anastasia Rousaki and her team at Ghent University in Belgium are utilizing advanced Raman spectroscopy techniques, including mobile non-invasive methods, to analyze the composition of art from various historical periods, from prehistoric rock art paintings in Patagonia to 19th to 20th century Greek paintings and 21st-century murals in Reggio Emilia, providing insights for art preservation and historical understanding.

Horrocks and his research group focus on single-molecule and super-resolution microscopy.