The Altar Stone cannot be taken to a laboratory for analysis, but portable Raman analyzers are getting the job done on-site.
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Will Wetzel is a Senior Editor for Spectroscopy magazine. He specializes in creating engaging, high-value content for diverse audiences. His role involves driving digital growth through KPI assessments, social media strategies, and innovative content development.
Wetzel is also a sports writer and commentator, serving as a freelance writer for several sports websites, including FanSided. He currently serves as the host, producer, and creator of “The Inside Fastball,” a LinkedIn newsletter that discusses topical issues in Major League Baseball (MLB). Outside of work, Wetzel volunteers with the Nashville Humane Association and Habitat for Humanity. His stated goal is to help build one house with Habitat for Humanity in every U.S. state.
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The 29th International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy (ICORS) takes place next week in Istanbul, Turkey. We preview the conference here.
This interactive e-book covers the recent trends and developments in analytical spectroscopy and how it is being used in archaeology and cultural heritage analysis.
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy, paired with statistical modeling, can non-destructively distinguish human, dog, and cat bloodstains on sand and soil, offering a preliminary proof-of-concept for field-deployable forensic screening tools.
In this preview of the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting, we sat down with Pavithraa “Pavi” Sundararajan, a postdoctoral fellow at NASA Ames Research Center, discusses how spectroscopic techniques have been applied in the study of nitrogen-containing polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Top articles published this week include a new peer-reviewed article how laser pulse width and repetition rate affect quantitative elemental analysis of aluminum alloys using fiber laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and more.
In this preview of the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting, we sat down with Pavithraa “Pavi” Sundararajan, a postdoctoral fellow at NASA Ames Research Center, previews her upcoming talk on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
Researchers developed spherical and hollow gold nanoparticle-based SERS platforms that enable label-free molecular imaging of chemotherapy drug effects and drug release within cancer cells, offering a theranostic tool with potential applications in early cancer diagnostics.
In the second episode of “Spectroscopy Around the Globe,” host Will Wetzel takes viewers on a journey to England to explore how spectroscopy is being used to uncover the secrets of Stonehenge.
Environmental analysis is a growing area of study, and single-particle inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (spICP-MS) is one of the techniques contributing to this growth.
What are some of the limitations of elemental selective techniques?
How can inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) detect particles that were missed in initial analyses?
An upcoming poster presentation set to take place at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting will explore how spectroscopy is being used to distinguish different roasted coffee types.
Can spectroscopy make real-time monitoring in nuclear and radioisotope facilities faster and safer?
An upcoming talk at the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2026 Fall Meeting will address a key question in membrane biophysics.
Top articles published this week include a preview of an upcoming presentation at the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2026 Fall Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
How is the water quality in Biscayne Bay? A talk at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting will explore this.
Handheld spectroscopy tools are being used to identify food fraud.
The July 2026 “What’s Nu” newsletter highlights a recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rule that can impact peer-review publishing.
Young spectroscopists need to know how to work with instruments and acquire the necessary scientific knowledge required in their field, but equally important are skills such as writing and communication.
Top articles published this week include an inside look at university archaeology programs and a couple previews of two Spectroscopy-focused conferences that are upcoming.
An upcoming poster at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting will present how terahertz spectroscopy is being used to study Mars.
How has research on boron atoms advanced over the last decade-plus? A talk at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting will explore this question.
The Eastern Analytical Symposium will take place November 16–18, 2026 in Plainsboro, New Jersey. Here, we preview the award winners.
The Eastern Analytical Symposium will run November 16–18, 2026, giving laboratories and suppliers time to plan as venue details remain pending.
The Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry goes back to Europe next year. We preview the conference here.
Atomic spectroscopy is making strides in fields such as forensics and environmental analysis. This Q&A explores how atomic spectroscopy-based techniques are being used and what the future looks like for these techniques.
A talk at the upcoming American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting will present a new method for measuring the electronic state of individual atoms within multinuclear clusters.
Students who study archaeometry are building skills and conducting work that is similar to other disciplines.
Top articles published this week include a discussion about hands-on learning when it comes to spectroscopy curricula and a new “Focus on Quality” column on spectrometer validation.
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