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A recent study examined a novel method to detect adulteration in camellia oil.

In part 2 of our interview with Oskar Hagelskjaer of Microplastic Solution, he discusses the benefits of using automated Raman microspectroscopy to detect and analyze microplastics in drinking water.

A recent study out of Ben-Gurion University investigated how Fourier transform infrared-attenuated total reflectance (FT-IR-ATR) spectroscopy can detect fungal contamination in bread.

In celebration of the 2025 International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the editors of Spectroscopy highlight the work of women in analytical chemistry.

Spectroscopy sat down with Oskar Hagelskjaer, Founder and CEO of Microplastic Solution, to discuss his latest study whose findings challenge EU Directive 2020/2184 regarding microplastic detection in potable water.

Top articles published this week include a video interview that explores using label-free spectroscopic techniques for tumor classification, an interview discussing how near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy can classify different types of horsetails, and a news article about detecting colorless microplastics (MPs) using NIR spectroscopy and machine learning (ML).

Spectroscopy sat down with Juergen Popp of the Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technology to talk about the Photonics West Conference, as well as his work using label-free spectroscopy techniques for precise tumor margin control.

A recent study from China explores how hyperspectral imaging (HSI) can be used to develop camouflage technology.

A new study published in Green Analytical Chemistry reveals significant microplastic pollution in Uzbekistan’s Zarafshan River, highlighting regional differences, industrial contributions, and the urgent need for improved monitoring and mitigation strategies.

This new study highlights the potential of visible-near-infrared (Vis-NIR) spectroscopy for predicting phosphorus sorption parameters.

A recent study conducted by Shanghai researchers developed a high-accuracy model for identifying plastic pollution.

Researchers at the University of Lublin and the Medical University of Lublin have demonstrated the first application of FT-IR imaging in zebrafish larvae, revealing that frozen samples better preserve tissue structure than chemical fixation.

A recent study explores how smaller microplastics (MPs) are routinely found in potable water, calling into question EU Directive 2020/2184.

A recent study highlights how anisotropic nanostructures can improve surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) analysis of cultural artifacts, including artwork.

Spectroscopy sat down with Knut Baumann of the University of Technology Braunschweig to discuss his latest research examining the classification of two closely related horsetail species, Equisetum arvense (field horsetail) and Equisetum palustre (marsh horsetail), using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR).

Last year, we released a content series titled “Advancing Agriculture for Future Generations.” Here, we compile some of the latest studies in this space.

In this edition of “Inside the Laboratory,” Elise Granek of Portland State University, in Portland, Oregon, and Susanne Brander of Oregon State University, in Corvallis, Oregon, discuss their collaborative research efforts and what their laboratories are working on.

Top articles published this week include a video interview that explores quantifying microplastics and anthropogenic particles in seafood, an interview discussing how spectroscopy can assess salmon freshness, and a news article about using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy in classifying tea.

Spectroscopy recently sat down with Elise Granek, Susanne Brander, and Summer Traylor to discuss their recent study quantifying microplastics (MPs) and anthropogenic particles (APs) in the edible tissues of black rockfish, lingcod, Chinook salmon, Pacific herring, Pacific lamprey, and pink shrimp.

A recent paper published in Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy argued that near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy technology is the most sustainable choice for food production.

Researchers have demonstrated the potential of deep ultraviolet Raman spectroscopy (DUVRS) as a rapid, nondestructive, and sensitive tool for detecting antihistamines like cetirizine in oral fluid samples, paving the way for broader forensic applications.

A recent study from Texas Tech University explored using attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared (ATR FT-IR) spectroscopy in age determination as part of forensic investigations.

A recent study from Chiba University examined a new way to improve single-cell inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (scICP-MS).

The editors of Spectroscopy provide a compilation of talks that spectroscopists should consider attending on Tuesday January 28th during the Photonics West Conference in San Francisco, California.

A recent study explored how laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) signals are influenced by ambient gas properties.

The editors of Spectroscopy provide a compilation of talks that spectroscopists should consider attending on Monday January 27th during the Photonics West Conference in San Francisco, California.

Top articles published this week include our ”Top 10” accessed technical articles for the month, a Q&A interview that discussed applying near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to monitor fatty acid profiles in black soldier fly larvae (BSFL), and an article about analyzing microplastics in U.S. seafood.

A recent study out of China explored using a new continuous solid-phase extraction spectroscopy (CSPES) device to monitor water quality.

A recent study from researchers in Brazil examined a-pinene’s chemical composition using mid-infrared (MIR) Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy.

A recent study published in Meat Science highlighted how visible and near-infrared (vis-NIR) spectroscopy, when combined with chemometrics, can differentiate lamb meat based on pasture-finishing durations.