With a recently awarded grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Washington DC), The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) will be promoting awareness of careers in the sciences, especially environmental chemistry, among students from kindergarten through every level of higher education.

Using data from its research solution, Web of Knowledge, to quantitatively determine the most influential researchers in Nobel categories, Thomson Reuters (New York, NY) has released its picks for its 2011 Thomson Reuters Citation Laureates in Chemistry?researchers likely to be in contention for Nobel honors.

A professor of biomedical materials engineering science at the Inamori School of Engineering at Alfred University (Alfred, NY), has done research showing that the risk of bone loss associated with osteoporosis can be predicted using a patient?s toenail clipping and Raman spectroscopy.

PANalytical (Eindhoven, The Netherlands), a supplier of analytical X-ray instrumentation, services, and software, has relocated its X-ray tube manufacturing to a new factory in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.

A new mass spectrometry method will allow museum scientists to date ancient silks from samples that are far smaller than what is consumed during carbon-14 dating, the only other method that can date silk.

The International Centre for Diffraction Data (ICDD), Newtown Square, PA, has established the Ludo Frevel Crystallography Scholarship Fund.

The Human Proteome Organization (HUPO) 2011 World Congress, Geneva, Switzerland, recently recognized the work of four scientists for their contributions to advancement in proteomics.

SFW Capital Partners, of Rye, New York, a private equity firm that invests in mid-sized companies providing analytical tools and related services, has purchased Spectro, Inc., of Littleton, Massachusetts, a provider of spectrometers and software for machine condition monitoring and preventative maintenance.

Visitors from 80 countries gathered in Munich, Germany, on May 23-26 to attend the Laser World of Photonics conference. Because optical technologies are considered emerging technologies, the event focused on "Lasers and Laser Systems for Production Engineering," "Green Photonics," and "Biophotonics and Life Sciences."

Lawyers for Casey Anthony, the Florida mother accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter, Caylee in 2008, say the smell of death coming from her car days after the disappearance of her daughter was the result of a garbage bag that had been left in the trunk. A scientist used an untested forensics technique to tell a different story: that smell was the lingering odor of human decomposition.

A paper published by a joint Icelandic and Danish team in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (April 25, 2011), provides evidence that a move to ground European aircraft was justified after an April 14, 2010, volcanic event allowed meltwaters from the Eyjafjallaökull glacier to mix with hot magma from the volcanic site, sending fine ash into the jet stream.

A new diagnostic device based on Raman spectroscopy could assist physicians with the early detection of skin cancers.

New research conducted using mass spectrometers has provided insight into key areas of stroke evaluation and treatment.

Jim Moran, a geochemist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (Richland, Washington), led a team of researchers in the development of a new laser-powered chemical analysis technique that can take dozens of samples from a single strand of hair and distinguish the chemical signatures of each.

In today?s difficult economic times, Americans may be surprised to hear former speaker of the House and potential Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich argue for increased spending on medical and scientific research.

Visitors from 80 countries gathered in Munich, Germany on May 23?26 to attend the Laser World of Photonics conference. Because optical technologies are considered emerging technologies, the event focused on ?Lasers and Laser Systems for Production Engineering,? ?Green Photonics,? and ?Biophotonics and Life Sciences.?

Diversity Alliance for Science will hold its Fourth Annual Networking Conference and Expo on May 17?18, 2011, in Newark, New Jersey,

Researchers assess the aggressiveness of prostate tumors using magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI).

The National Center for Research Resources awards $10.3 million to the Mass Spectrometry Research Center of Vanderbilt University.

Scientists use an ultra-high resolution mass spectrometer to extract proteins from the bones of a 600,000-year-old mammoth.

Spectroscopic techniques detect proteins, naturally occurring components, and synthetic materials in paintings.

Spectroscopy magazine is pleased to announce the addition of Gary McGeorge, PhD, to its editorial advisory board.

Researchers use minced banana peel to extract lead and copper ions from raw river water.

Researchers use spectroscopic techniques to detect counterfeit liquids through the bottle.

Researchers apply hydroponics technology commissioned by NASA to commercial treatment processes at water and wastewater facilities.

Orthopedic surgeons determine the viability of near-infrared spectrometry as a compartment syndrome diagnostic technique.

Howard Mark, member of the editorial advisory board of Spectroscopy, receives 2011 Williams-Wright Award at Pittcon.

Researchers study the metabolic profile of the Sardinian Vermintino grape using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).