2003 Editorial and Rates

Top articles published this week include insights into machine learning and chemometrics presented at the SciX Conference, a compilation of recent studies in environmental analysis, and a news article highlighting the latest research in mineral classification.

Researchers in China proposed a new method using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in deep-sea mineral detection.

A compilation of some of the latest studies in environmental analysis is presented below.

This new study examined food contact materials (FCMs) and how mass spectrometric techniques have been used to measure harmful substances from FCMs that end up in food.