Spectroscopy Staff

A recent study explores a solvent-free FT-IR spectroscopy method for simultaneously measuring two common hypertension drugs in tablet form.

Engineered spherical tip design pushes sensitivity below 10 ppb, researchers report.

Researchers at Nanjing Forestry University have developed a color-changing fluorescent probe made from waste spruce wood that can detect formaldehyde in drinking water at concentrations below World Health Organization (WHO) safety limits.

Dual-mode chemosensor developed at Shanxi Agricultural University achieves sub-micromolar detection limits in under five minutes.

A team at Hebei University has developed a fluorescent probe that visualizes heavy metal stress in plant cells by detecting changes in intracellular viscosity, offering researchers a new real-time tool for assessing crop stress resistance.

A Portuguese study suggests a low-cost optical technique could help stratify risk for delayed graft function before transplantation, though researchers caution the findings require larger-scale validation.

PicoQuant announced the launch of a new microscope designed for materials characterization.

A recent study presented a reagent-free FT-IR-based spectroscopic method that detects melamine adulteration in milk powder at concentrations as low as 0.46 parts per million.

Researchers have identified chemical signatures in the South Atlantic Ocean that could allow scientists to track the movement of major deep-water masses using dissolved organic matter.

In this overview of the upcoming International Symposium for Molecular Spectroscopy (ISMS), we discuss the awards given out at the conference.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have demonstrated that widely used spectroscopic methods for detecting adulteration in edible bird's nest products are based on a false assumption — that genuine product has a uniform chemical signature.

A peer-reviewed study published in Remote Sensing confirms that a commercial Earth-observation satellite can map live coral cover with accuracy comparable to specialized aircraft — a potential turning point for global reef monitoring.

Metrohm USA has introduced two new laboratory Raman spectrometers—the i-Raman NxG and i-Raman Duo—targeting researchers and quality control teams who require more detailed chemical characterization than standard identification systems provide.

Top articles include a new “Pathways in Spectroscopy” episode, an interview with Christina Ryder about assessing collagen in archaeological bone, and a look at how hyperspectral satellite imaging can be used in detecting and analyzing methane emissions.

A recent study used a multi-technique analytical approach to characterize the 2021 Tiglit meteorite, revealing unexpected mineral phases that point to a more complex history of shock events and post-fall alteration.

Researchers have found that LIBS spectroscopy models trained on compressed rock pellets produce inaccurate compositional readings when applied to fine-grained loose powders, raising concerns for planetary missions analyzing Martian soils.

Abstract submissions are open through April 15 as conference expands scope to include molecular methods.

Metrohm's new i-Raman Platform is designed for both researchers and industry professionals alike. This Q&A overview provides the necessary information users would want to know.

Pittcon 2027 will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, returning to where the conference was first held back in 1950. What does this mean for the Steel City?

This partnership will digitize spectra from more than 120,000 mineral specimens, opening reference data to researchers across geology, forensics, materials science, and related fields.

A biennial United Kingdom conference returns with an expanded technical program, featuring artificial intelligence (AI) and biomedical imaging sessions alongside dedicated support for early-career scientists.

In this Q&A overview, we explore how these scientific advancements are reshaping our understanding of Ancient Egyptian history and culture.

In this review article, the authors highlight the latest advancements in infrared (IR) spectroscopy in gas drilling.

This overview of nearfield spectroscopy highlights how this technique operates and when it should be used.

In a press release, Metrohm USA announced that they will officially open a new, company-owned facility in Houston on March 24, 2026.

A recent study used minimally invasive synchrotron and spectroscopic techniques to fully characterize the materials, degradation processes, and conservation needs of a 26th Dynasty Ptah–Sokar–Osiris wooden statuette from Giza, establishing technical baselines for Saite workshop practices and future preservation of polychrome artifacts.

Interested in learning more about ultraviolet–visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy at Pittcon? The Spectroscopy editorial staff has you covered!

A continuation of our recap of a recent study published in Microchemical Journal highlights the implications of how Raman spectroscopy can help analyze ancient DNA remains.

A recent study shows that non-destructive Raman spectroscopy measurements of protein-to-mineral ratios in ancient teeth can accurately predict endogenous DNA preservation, enabling archaeologists to pre-screen specimens and avoid unnecessary destructive sampling.

This brief tutorial offers an overview of Raman spectroscopy and the scientist responsible for discovering this technique.