Gerardo Gamez, a Professor and Graduate Advisor at Texas Tech University, explains how ambient ionization techniques can improve polymer characterization.

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a dual AI framework that uses synthetic vegetation index data and an advanced Transformer-based segmentation model to significantly improve early detection of winter damage on golf course turf.

Pittcon 2026 will take place March 9–11, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, building on the 2025 conference’s emphasis on eco-friendly practices and serving as the premier global event in analytical research, scientific instrumentation, and applied spectroscopy. An opening plenary session, “Spectroscopy and Sustainability: A Perfect Match,” will highlight how advances in spectroscopic technologies—from biomedical and pharmaceutical applications to UAV-based hyperspectral imaging, CBRNE detection, hazardous materials monitoring, and even extraterrestrial studies—are driving sustainable solutions across diverse fields.

Hunter Andrews, an R&D Staff Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, discusses the key role that laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) plays in his research.

Gerardo Gamez, a Professor and Graduate Advisor at Texas Tech University, discusses the work that his laboratory at Texas Tech University performs using compressed sensing spectroscopy techniques.

Researchers at Jiangnan University have developed a rapid, one-pot magnetic enrichment and electrochemical sensing platform that enables highly sensitive, streamlined detection of polystyrene microplastics.

Responding to a growing need for real-time elemental analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific announced the launch of its Niton XL5e Handheld XRF Analyzer.

Patrick Parsons of the New York State Department of Health discusses the results of his recent study comparing different X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzers.

Gerardo Gamez, a Professor and Graduate Advisor at Texas Tech University, provides an overview about what glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GDOES) is and why it’s a useful technique for elemental mapping.

Top articles published this week include two interviews previewing the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry and an inside look at shale oil extraction.

A recent study demonstrated that hyperspectral imaging offers a highly accurate, dramatically faster alternative to traditional FT-IR methods for identifying microplastics in the Po River.

Patrick Parsons of the New York State Department of Health previews his upcoming talk at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry.

Hunter Andrews, an R&D Staff Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, discusses what he is looking forward to at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry.

Gerardo Gamez, a Professor and Graduate Advisor at Texas Tech University, previews his upcoming talk at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry.

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Hunter Andrews, an R&D Staff Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will be giving a talk about using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for molten salt reactor monitoring. Andrews provides a preview of his upcoming talk here.

In this episode, podcast co-hosts Dr. Dwight Stoll and Dr. James Grinias talk with Professor Kelly Hines. Dr. Hines is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Georgia in Athens.

Researchers at Washington State University Tri-Cities demonstrate that combining Raman and infrared spectroscopy with convolutional neural networks enables highly accurate, low-cost, and field-ready automated plastic identification.

A recent review article explored methods that are used in agriculture to detect ammonia in pig housing. In the second part of our discussion of this topic, we focus on the protocols and frameworks and their importance in measuring ammonia in pig production.

A new review article systematically compared ammonia monitoring technologies and measurement protocols in pig production, offering a practical decision-support framework to guide researchers, farmers, and policymakers toward reliable, regulation-ready emission monitoring.

A recent study demonstrated that olive mill wastewater can be used as a green, cost-effective solvent for sub-critical extraction of Moroccan Timahdit oil shale.

Over the course of the holiday break, Spectroscopy published several pieces recapping the year and previewing what’s to come in 2026. Here is a curated list of our top pieces.

Any undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral student, as well as interns or young spectroscopy professionals, are welcome to submit proposed blog entries. This move is part of Spectroscopy's efforts to engage younger researchers and scientists.

Experts comment on the biggest trends in spectroscopy heading into 2026, and what this means for science and technology.

A recap of a few interviews Spectroscopy editors have conducted with key opinion leaders at the forefront of technique innovation in 2025. These experts share their views on technological breakthroughs, analytical challenges, and the trends poised to redefine how we interrogate matter at every scale.

This feature reflects on the interviews Spectroscopy magazine conducted in 2025.

Artificial intelligence is transforming vibrational spectroscopy by automating calibration, feature extraction, and interpretation across Raman, infrared, near-infrared (NIR), and hyperspectral imaging (HSI) systems. This review of articles highlighted in Spectroscopy during 2025 captures several major developments, spanning data fusion, spectral imaging, and industrial and biomedical applications.

From San Francisco to Europe, we explored the most influential spectroscopy conferences of 2025, uncovering key trends, applications, and expert perspectives shaping the field today.

ABB announced that they will develop a lunar soil analysis instrument for Canada's Lunar Utility Rover, enhancing lunar exploration and resource utilization through advanced infrared spectroscopy.