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Arzak Mohamed from Macquarie University in Australia broke down how she uses spectroscopy to analyze ancient manuscripts. 

Non-Invasive Methods for Studying Papyrus from Ancient Egypt

A recent study used portable X-ray fluorescence analysis (pXRF) and scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) to uncover new insights into Stonehenge’s Altar Stone.

Using pXRF Analysis and Automated SEM-EDS To Study Stonehenge's Altar Stone

In a recent study, researchers used portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) analysis to determine how pottery vessels uncovered at Saqqara degraded over thousands of years.

PXRF Analysis Reveals Unique Deterioration in Ancient Pottery

Aaron Acevedo is an assistant editor for LCGC and Spectroscopy at MJH Life Sciences.

A team of scientists recently analyzed a collection of late Roman vessels discovered in the United Kingdom. 

Scientists use FT-IR, XRD and GC to Analyze Pewsey Hoard Vessels  

A new study presents a novel WDXRF approach in determining carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen content in coal.

WDXRF Method Improves Light Element Quantification in Coal Analysis

A team of researchers has conducted a successful round-robin test using total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) to analyze the elemental composition of rat tissue samples. The preliminary results demonstrate the effectiveness of TXRF in accurately determining the elemental composition of mammalian tissue.

Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Method Proves Effective in Analyzing Rat Tissue Samples: Preliminary Results Revealed

Researchers have utilized an integrated wavelength-dispersive and energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer technique to comprehensively analyze bromine, iodine, and other components in soil samples, demonstrating an innovative method for quantitative elemental analysis of complex matrix geological samples.

Innovative Technique Enables Comprehensive Analysis of Bromine, Iodine, and Other Components in Northern Hainan Island Soil

Machine learning and synchrotron radiation-based micro X-ray fluorescence imaging show promise for early cancer diagnostics by identifying trace biometals as potential cancer biomarkers. The research demonstrates the feasibility of using machine learning algorithms to analyze the spatial distribution of biometals and classify cancer pathogenesis stages, offering potential advancements in non-invasive cancer detection.

Machine Learning and Synchrotron Imaging: Advancing Early Cancer Diagnostics

Both RXES and NEXS are commonly used in in situ studies at high pressure and high temperature to investigate the electronic and structural changes of materials under extreme conditions. A new study explores both techniques when analyzing iron-bearing compounds.

High-efficiency X-ray Emission Spectroscopy for In Situ Studies of Iron-Bearing Compounds at Extreme Conditions

Robert Thomas has more than 30 years of experience in trace element analysis. He is the principal of his own freelance writing and scientific consulting company, Scientific Solutions, based in Gaithersburg, MD.

The use of ICP-MS is constantly expanding into an ever-wider variety of applications. We assess the current landscape and where the technique is going in the future.

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