Molecular Spectroscopy

The 29th International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy (ICORS 2026) is set to have a gala dinner cruise for conference attendees to enjoy.

A forensic case study using FT-IR, portable Raman spectroscopy, and SEM-EDS to differentiate three-layer automotive coatings from a hit-and-run accident, demonstrating that combining complementary spectroscopic and elemental techniques improves the accuracy of paint evidence identification.

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2027 Coblentz Award, presented annually to an outstanding young molecular spectroscopist under the age of 40, has been extended to August 31, 2026.

The Altar Stone cannot be taken to a laboratory for analysis, but portable Raman analyzers are getting the job done on-site.

The 29th International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy (ICORS) takes place next week in Istanbul, Turkey. We preview the conference here.

Researchers developed spherical and hollow gold nanoparticle-based SERS platforms that enable label-free molecular imaging of chemotherapy drug effects and drug release within cancer cells, offering a theranostic tool with potential applications in early cancer diagnostics.

In the second episode of “Spectroscopy Around the Globe,” host Will Wetzel takes viewers on a journey to England to explore how spectroscopy is being used to uncover the secrets of Stonehenge.

How can inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) detect particles that were missed in initial analyses?

Can spectroscopy make real-time monitoring in nuclear and radioisotope facilities faster and safer?

An upcoming talk at the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2026 Fall Meeting will address a key question in membrane biophysics.

Top articles published this week include a preview of an upcoming presentation at the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2026 Fall Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

Cellular autofluorescence often masks target signals in time-resolved fluorescence imaging, and metal-based phosphors that could solve this raise toxicity and cost concerns. Thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials offer a metal-free alternative with long emission lifetimes, and early studies show promise despite remaining challenges with quenching, solubility, and spectral purity.

The July 2026 “What’s Nu” newsletter highlights a recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) rule that can impact peer-review publishing.

An upcoming talk at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2026 Meeting will discuss new insights into the origins of Mars’s early water.

A recent study showcased an auto-focusing laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) imaging system that uses a motor-driven focusing mirror to track surface height changes in real time, cutting signal variability on irregular surfaces and improving spectral stability more than eightfold compared to conventional static systems.

Researchers at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad showed that Raman spectroscopy combined with chemometric modeling (PCA and PLSR) can accurately and non-destructively quantify rosuvastatin content in pharmaceutical tablets.

In this short feature article, we explore the topics covered at the recent International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy (ISMS).

Spectroscopy is playing a key role in analyzing materials in lithium-ion batteries.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) interpretability method developed at Zhejiang Police College was designed to improve transparency in Raman spectroscopy classification by segmenting spectral data into continuous regions and quantifying each region's contribution to model decisions.

This paper demonstrates the use of optical photothermal infrared (O-PTIR) spectroscopy for the detection, identification, and localization of microplastics in tissue samples.

The Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) and the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) are being used by astronomers and scientists to learn more about interstellar chemistry.

In a recent interview, Miguel Sanz-Novo, an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, explained how simple molecules in molecular clouds evolve into increasingly complex chemical species during star formation.

A continuation of our conversation with Janam Pandya, Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, provides insight into how the global market for Raman, infrared (IR), and mid-infrared (MIR) instruments is set to evolve over the next five years.

Raman spectroscopy is being applied in various industries. This Q&A overview highlights some of the most important trends and developments involving the technique that researchers should be aware of.

How can molecular analyzers be integrated into closed-loop process control? Janam Pandya of Thermo Fisher Scientific explains.