Analytical Instrumentation

In this brief Q&A interview, Christina Ryder, who is a postdoctoral researcher at Texas A&M University and the lead author of this study, discusses her team’s findings.

What does the rise of portable and handheld spectroscopic instrumentation tell us?

Pittcon concludes its 77th edition with Nobel winners, new ideas, and next-level experiences.

In a recent press release, CEA-Leti announced that a team of researchers from their institution and CEA-IRIG validated what they describe as the first chip-scale, battery-operated electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectrometer.

A recent study demonstrates that updated predictive models based on NIR spectra can outperform traditional nitrogen-based prescreening methods in identifying samples suitable for radiocarbon dating.

In this video segment, John Margeson, a Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Tewskbury headquarters, discusses the updated software capabilities in the company’s new line of handheld XRF spectrometers.

HÜBNER Photonics has announced the launch of the C-WAVE BTS, which is a continuous-wave (CW), single-frequency titanium:sapphire laser.

How are ICP-MS and ICP-OES revealing heavy-metal trends in pet food? In this short tutorial, we explain how these techniques have been tracking pet food trends, and what owners can do in response to these trends.

Part 2 of our conversation with John Margeson focuses on how Thermo Scientific’s Niton handheld XRF analyzers are engineered to meet the demanding needs of high-volume scrap recycling.

A recent study shows that handheld near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy combined with artificial neural networks can rapidly and non-destructively distinguish human from animal bones with high accuracy, offering a practical new tool for on-site forensic investigations.

In an exclusive interview with Spectroscopy, John Margeson, a Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific in the company’s Tewksbury headquarters, discusses the current state of handheld X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instrumentation.

In the lead-up to the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Conference, we reflect on some of the most pertinent ongoing trends in forensic analysis.

In the first part of our interview with Ken Marcus of Clemson University, he discusses what he enjoys about the Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry. Marcus also dives into his research and how the instrumentation his group uses allows for better separation of isobars without the need for chemical intervention, enhancing the accuracy of mass spectrometry (MS) readings.

Patrick Parsons of the New York State Department of Health reflects on the ongoing challenges and future opportunities where X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments can be used to test food matrices.

Patrick Parsons of the New York State Department of Health discusses how X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments can be used in food safety monitoring applications.

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.

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.

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

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.

In a recent press release, Renishaw unveils TRRS technology, revolutionizing Raman spectroscopy by overcoming fluorescence challenges for accurate analysis of complex samples.

A recently developed sensor demonstrated that it could improve tannic acid detection in both food and environmental systems.

Top articles published this week include a two-part interview with Sergei Kazarian and Bernadette Byrne of Imperial College London, an inside look at wearables technology, and a tribute to Phil Williams, a pioneer of near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy.

Spectroscopy is playing a sizable role in expanding the capabilities of remotely operated and manned submersibles. A recently published nonfiction book highlights the advancements made in deep-sea exploration technology, and we discuss spectroscopy's role in all of this.