The results in this study indicate that NIR spectroscopy is a potentially promising approach for the rapid identification of different harvest times of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and the proposed technique is helpful for the prediction of ripened and over-ripened Cabernet Sauvignon grapes during the harvest time.

Welcome to our Advancing Agriculture for Future Generations content series! Begin your exploration by checking out a compilation of our articles that spotlight how spectroscopy is revolutionizing the agriculture industry.

Researchers from the University of Szczecin and other Polish institutions have applied the power of machine learning, employing various models, to forecast optimal microbial strains for mitigating drought impacts on crops, marking a leap toward sustainable agriculture to ensure global food security.

Researchers at the University of Kentucky employ non-destructive hyperspectral imaging and machine learning to predict and manage the physicochemical quality attributes of apples during storage, addressing the impact of codling moth infestation and revolutionizing apple quality assurance.

We preview what readers could expect from "Advancing Agriculture for Future Generations," when it launches on February 1st.

We preview what readers can expect from the upcoming "Advancing Agriculture for Future Generations," content series, which is set to launch on February 1st.

In this edition of “Inside the Laboratory,” John Cottle, PhD, a professor of geology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a member of Spectroscopy’s Editorial Advisory Board, discusses his group’s most recent work using “laser ablation split steam” analysis to measure elemental concentrations and isotopic ratios in rocks and minerals.

This year’s conference took place in Tucson, Arizona and focused on the latest trends in atomic spectroscopy and more.

Spectroscopy spoke with researchers from the Columbia Climate School about how they are using stimulated Raman scattering microscopy to test for nanoplastics in water bottles.

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, a researcher from the University of Minnesota shared how his team is investigating metal speciation using quantitative liquid chromatography–inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry.

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Alexander Gundlach-Graham of Iowa State University delivered a talk on how size distributions and measurement statistics impact single-particle inductively coupled plasma time of flight mass spectrometry (ICP-TOFMS).

While much is known about arsenic levels in marine fish, not as much research has been done on their freshwater counterparts.

Jörg Feldmann, a professor at the University of Graz, spoke about his team’s research using non-target analysis to analyze per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS).

Scientists from the University of Calgary and the Mayo Clinic seeking ways to better understand metal processing in children with Autism.

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, Robert L. Jones, who recently retired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), discussed his career at the CDC, and how his work with inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) assisted in addressing pivotal public health crises.

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, John Burgener of Burgener Research discussed his work with nebulizers and how it led to advancements in inductively coupled plasma (ICP) and ICP–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).

During a talk at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, a scientist from the Oak Ridge National Laboratory shared how his team is using laser induced breakdown spectroscopy to analyze TRISO particles.

At the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry, George Gehrels of the University of Arizona highlighted his work using LA-ICP-MS and elemental analysis techniques to study zircon crystal.

An oral session at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry examines multi-elemental quantitative laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-time of flight-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-TOF-MS).

NanoSIMS is a high-resolution imaging technique for the localization of almost all chemical elements on a surface.

One of the morning sessions at the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry dove into single-cell analysis and imaging plasma mass spectrometry.

On Monday January 15th at 8 am local time, Eduardo Bolea-Fernández of the University of Zaragoza, in Zaragoza, Spain, was recognized as Spectroscopy’s Emerging Leader in Atomic Spectroscopy for 2024. Here’s a recap of this award session.

The 2024 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry is set to be an exciting week. Here is what to expect from the conference, and why I'm excited to attend in person for the first time.

Stawick has been a member of AOAC for more than 20 years and has held multiple senior management positions in biology, food science, and business administration.

Oil is an important natural resource that helps power vehicles, to heat homes, and to make products that humans need. This study out of China examines how terahertz spectroscopy can be used to characterize oil shale.

A recent study out of North-Eastern Hill University in India explores a new method that could aid the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in patients.

A research study out of China explores the use of a new fluorescent sensor for better detection of mesotrione, an herbicide used to control the growth of weeds.