In this study, the ground state structure and CT transition of the complex formed by the reaction of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with the five antibiotics (TMP, NOR, OFL, CIP, and SMR) were theoretically investigated by density functional theory (DFT).

In a continuation of our conversation with Leonardos “Leo” Gkouvelis, who is in the Faculty of Physics at Ludwig Maximilian University (Munich, Germany), we discussed the phenomenon of shadow hiding and coherent back scattering in astronomy, particularly in the context of observing celestial bodies like the moon and exoplanets.

Recently, a team of researchers examined how to improve camouflage technology for defense applications by integrating spatial and spectral dimensions across optical, thermal infrared, terahertz, and microwave bands.

A new study demonstrates that combining multi-pass FT-IR with a quantum cascade laser, two-dimensional correlation spectroscopy, and machine learning reportedly boosts the accuracy of non-invasive blood-glucose testing. The approach reports a 98.8% classification accuracy, suggesting potential for clinically viable, needle-free diabetes monitoring.

In this interview segment, Leo Gkouvelis of Ludwig Maximilian University discusses the opposition surge effect and how his study explored a new method for modeling the opposition surge effect in studying exoplanets.

As part of the SciX Conference program, a keynote presentation is set to take place on Monday October 6, 2025, from 8:30–9:30 am EST in Ballroom B. This year’s keynote speaker is Michael Gold of Redwire, and he will deliver a talk titled, “Unveiling the Unknown: The Pursuit to Understand UAP’s."

This year, the SciX Conference will take place at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington, Kentucky, from October 5–10, 2025

A recent study provided new information on how berberine mid-chain fatty acid salts interact with lysozyme.

This Icons of Spectroscopy Series article features William George “Bill” Fateley, who shaped modern vibrational spectroscopy through landmark reference books and research papers, pioneering instrumentation, decades of editorial leadership, and deep commitments to students and colleagues. This article reviews his career arc, scientific contributions, and enduring legacy.

A recent study conducted by researchers from the Taiyuan University of Technology (China) explored a new way to detect pesticide residues at very low levels.

A research team in Japan has proposed a new principle, called the emission integral effect, to explain how mid-infrared passive spectroscopic imaging can detect blood glucose levels without invasive methods. Their findings suggest that dilute components like glucose may be more identifiable than concentrated ones when using this technique.

Researchers have developed a miniature non-invasive blood glucose monitoring system using near-infrared (NIR) technology. The compact, low-cost device uses infrared light to measure sugar levels through the fingertip, offering a painless alternative to traditional finger-prick tests.

Researchers from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, present an approach using near-infrared absorbance and molar absorptivity to estimate blood glucose with a drawn blood sample—showing comparable performance to methods that apply principal components regression (PCR).

Spectroscopy is being used in speleology more frequently now. In this brief article, we highlight how it is being used and what spectroscopic techniques are being applied.

A recent study investigated the deterioration mechanisms of rammed earth materials from the UNESCO World Heritage Pingyao Ancient City walls.

Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy combined with aquaphotomics shows potential for a rapid, non-invasive approach for detecting subtle biochemical changes in biofluids and agricultural products. By monitoring water molecular structures through water matrix coordinates (WAMACs) and visualizing water absorption spectrum patterns (WASPs) via aquagrams, researchers can identify disease biomarkers, food contaminants, and other analytes with high accuracy. This tutorial introduces the principles, practical workflow, and applications of NIR aquaphotomics for everyday laboratory use.

This explainer video highlights how nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is being used to improve the evaluation of vegetable oil quality.

This tutorial provides an in-depth discussion of methods to make machine learning (ML) models interpretable in the context of spectroscopic data analysis. As atomic and molecular spectroscopy increasingly incorporates advanced ML techniques, the black-box nature of these models can limit their utility in scientific research and practical applications. We present explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) approaches such as SHAP, LIME, and saliency maps, demonstrating how they can help identify chemically meaningful spectral features. This tutorial also explores the trade-off between model complexity and interpretability.

In this episode of Analytically Speaking, explore the intersection of forensic science and cannabis research with Brent Wilson as he shares insights on analytical chemistry and standards.

To investigate its DNA-binding properties, a GST-ZNF191(243–368) fusion protein was used in fluorescence quenching studies with two DNA sequences (GGAGGGTGGTTA and GAAATAATGTTA).

Researchers have demonstrated a non-invasive method using milk and near-infrared spectroscopy combined with Aquaphotomics to accurately detect Paratuberculosis in dairy cattle. The technique offers faster, more sensitive diagnosis than traditional methods.

Researchers at the University of the Basque Country, along with Català Restauradors S.L. analyzed the emergence of soluble salts on mural paintings in the vault of the Valencia Cathedral, using Raman and micro-energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy combined with ion chromatography.

Researchers have demonstrated that visible and near-infrared spectroscopy, combined with chemometric and aquaphotomic analysis, can accurately classify and quantify aflatoxin contamination in white and yellow maize, offering a faster, non-destructive alternative to traditional methods.

A recent study tested a new mitochondria-targeting fluorescent probe, known as Mito-CDM, to see if it can improve the monitoring of mitochondrial viscosity.