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.

In this interview clip, Sian Sloan-Dennison, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Strathclyde, discusses how a new digital microfluidics surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (DMF-SERS) platform be implemented in clinical settings.

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.

Why is determining the function of a surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) assay important? This "Pathways in Spectroscopy" clip offers career advice for researchers in biological and clinical analysis by addressing this question.

How is spectroscopy being used to detect methane and contribute to sustainability missions?

Top articles published this week include a new “Pathways in Spectroscopy” clip, an exploration of the recent advances in Raman spectroscopy and artificial intelligence (AI), and a preview of an upcoming conference focused on tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS).

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

This column considers the spectra of saturated rings, such as cyclopentane and cyclohexane, and how not all of them are easily detectable by infrared spectroscopy.

What were attendees talking about the most at Spring SciX?

Sian Sloan-Dennison, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Strathclyde, discusses how young researchers can leverage their time at scientific conferences effectively to land their postdoctoral research opportunity.

The upcoming 10th International Conference on Tip-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy is set to take place from June 3–5, 2026, in Zurich, Switzerland. Here’s what attendees can expect.

Jennifer Ferguson, an Applications Manager at Renishaw, discusses why Raman spectroscopy is an ideal technique for characterizing lithium-ion battery anodes.

Inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a popular atomic-based technique, and it can be used to solve some of our most pressing environmental issues.

Sian Sloan-Dennison, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Strathclyde, discusses the importance of considering the end-use application of SERS assays and random probes, such as whether they are for early diagnostics or patient use.

Top articles published this week include a new Molecular Spectroscopy Workbench column, a reflection of the life and career of C. V. Raman, and a preview of a new upcoming video series.

This article presents a strategic six-stage product development roadmap for atomic spectroscopy instruments, integrating Strategic Goal Setting with RISE prioritization, Kano analysis, and Three Horizons innovation. Emphasis is placed on beta validation to ensure inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry( ICP-MS), inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES), and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) systems achieve technical excellence, regulatory compliance, market success, and long-term leadership in trace elemental analysis.

The Spring SciX Conference was held at the University of Exeter from April 14–16th, 2026. One talk discussed using Raman spectroscopy to characterize lithium-ion battery anodes.

This feature article traces C. V. Raman’s life, scientific evolution, and foundational contributions to quantum spectroscopy, emphasizing the intellectual path that led to one of the most important discoveries in optical science. Each year his discovery is celebrated as National Science Day (India) on February 28 to honor Sir C.V. Raman's discovery of the Raman Effect.

In their milestone 250th column, Howard Mark and Jerome Workman, Jr. describe a mathematically rigorous algorithm that minimizes or eliminates sampling repack variation in near-infrared spectroscopy. The method separates systematic spectral changes caused by sample rearrangement from true compositional information, enabling more robust calibration models and significantly improving analytical repeatability for powdered and heterogeneous solid samples.

Autofluorescence can obscure or overwhelm the Raman signal in biological samples. Do workaround solutions exist to combat this problem?

Why does integrating a surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) assay with a digital microfluidics (DMF) platform improve sensitivity, reproducibility, and throughput when detecting onset of drug-induced liver injury?

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.

"Spectroscopy Around the Globe with Will Wetzel” will take viewers on a journey around the world, highlighting how spectroscopy is being used to study famous world landmarks.

An upcoming two-part video series on “Pathways in Spectroscopy” tackles working with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), offering practical advice for researchers in clinical laboratories.

How has Raman spectroscopy been applied to the development of materials that are important in technology?