GC×GC Detective Stories: Closing the Case?
October 28, 2026
Pierre-Hugues Stefanuto on the achievements, bottlenecks and open questions in modern GC×GC
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The Top 40 Under 40 Power List 2026 is Live!
Sep 21, 2026
Meet the rising stars set to shape the future of analytical science
1 min read
Power List
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Musings from The Power List: Bob Pirok
Sep 23, 2026
6 min read
Bob Pirok discusses autonomous laboratories, the limits of AI, and why analytical scientists must learn to define better questions
Power List
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Musings from The Power List: Emanuela Gionfriddo
Sep 24, 2026
3 min read
Emanuela Gionfriddo discusses miniaturized analytical platforms, the importance of scientific expertise, and the experiences that shaped her approach to research
Power List
Opinion & Personal Narratives
Musings from The Power List: Martina Catani
Sep 25, 2026
4 min read
From molecular insights to more resilient crops, Martina Catani explores how analytical science can support a more sustainable agri-food system
Trends & Challenges
Deep dives into the trends shaping analytical science today – and the challenges that lie ahead
Sport: The Precision Medicine Vanguard
Jul 13, 2026
By James Strachan
Armed with ever-more practical and powerful sampling devices, omics workflows, and wearable tech, could elite athletes pioneer a more precise approach to sport – and health?
20 min read
Omics
Metabolomics & Lipidomics
The Missing Piece in the Dark Metabolome Puzzle?
Apr 08, 2026
7 min read
Microdroplets formed during electrospray ionization may trigger chemical reactions that help explain a substantial portion of the “dark metabolome” – though some researchers question their relevance under typical metabolomics conditions
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Mass Spectrometry
The Special Series PFAS Analysis E-book
Jul 24, 2026
1 min read
A special collection of recent stories exploring the science, regulation, and emerging solutions shaping the future of PFAS analysis
Mass Spectrometry
Environmental
The Past, Present and Future of Non-Target Screening
Mar 23, 2026
6 min read
Thomas Letzel reflects on the evolution of non-target screening and why interdisciplinary insights are key to its future
Innovation
The technologies, lessons, and stories defining innovation in analytical science
Vibe Coding Moves Beyond the Proteomics Prototype
Sep 30, 2026
By James Strachan
The MacCoss Lab used Claude to build and validate an open-source DIA search tool – an experiment that could change how scientists and software developers work together
10 min read
Innovation
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Imagining the Tools of Tomorrow
Aug 05, 2026
9 min read
Countable Labs co-founder and CTO Christina Fan describes the mindset that led to the development of the Innovation Award-winning Countable PCR platform
Innovation
Business & Entrepreneurship
Lessons Crossing the Valley of Death
Sep 18, 2025
3 min read
Let’s transform analytical chemistry into the hotbed of commercial innovation it ought to be
Innovation
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The Psychology of Innovation: How to Build a Fearlessly Curious Team
Jun 30, 2025
12 min read
Creating space for dissent, risk-taking, and failure is key to innovation, says SCIEX’s R&D VP Chris Lock
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Recent developments in analytical science
Inside the $10 Optical Spectrometer
Oct 27, 2026
The wrist-mounted probe collects near-infrared spectra for exploratory monitoring of human biomarkers
2 min read
GCxGC Detective Stories: Another Piece of the Precision Medicine Puzzle
Oct 26, 2026
By James Strachan
Jean-François Focant explores how GC×GC could help piece together a more detailed picture of patient health – and what it will take to bring those insights into hospitals
8 min read
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Trends & Challenges
Mass Spectrometry
Liquid Chromatography
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Sample Preparation
Metabolomics & Lipidomics
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Food Analysis Enters the Data Age
Oct 22, 2026
By Henry Thomas
Francesco Cacciola reflects of the rise of untargeted approaches, greener methods, and smarter data interpretation within food analysis
3 min read
A Billion-Scale Dataset for Proteomics AI
Oct 22, 2026
Standardized corpus combines mass spectra from 35 species and multiple instruments
2 min read
Mass Spectrometry Imaging Maps Intact Proteins in Tissue
Oct 21, 2026
Localized liquid extraction enables high-resolution imaging of intact proteins
3 min read
Climate Models May Miss Marine Aerosols
Oct 21, 2026
Organic aerosols released from biologically active waters may affect cloud reflectivity
3 min read
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What Will Analytical Science Look Like in 2036? Part Two: Beyond AI
Oct 20, 2026
From sustainable laboratories and point-of-need measurements to single-cell analysis and bespoke separation technologies, the 2026 Top 40 Under 40 highlight the developments poised to transform analytical science
7 min read
PFAS Linked to Lipid Changes in Children
Oct 20, 2026
Researchers examine links between widespread exposure and metabolic health markers
3 min read
Musings from The Power List: Christopher Rüger
Oct 19, 2026
Christopher Rüger reflects on the thrill of bringing new mass spectrometry technologies to life
8 min read
44,000 Protein Forms Mapped in Plasma
Oct 19, 2026
DIA mass spectrometry maps extensive proteoform diversity in human plasma
2 min read
