Sitting Down With... Barry Karger, James L. Waters Chair in Analytical Chemistry and Barnett Institute Director at Northeastern University, Massachusetts, USA.

And it appears Pluto loves us back – its “two-tone heart” has enchanted scientists and the general public alike. But what’s that got to do with analytical science?

In August, The Analytical Scientist will publish a special issue celebrating the very best images in the field of analytical science. And you have the chance to submit an image that defines your work.

What drives someone to throw aside selfish pursuits to focus on projects with true philanthropic impact? Here, the winners of the 2015 Humanity in Science Award provide their answers.

Sitting Down With... Ruedi Aebersold, Deputy Head, Department of Biology, Institute of Molecular Systems Biology, ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Using NMR spectroscopy to investigate the structure of monoclonal antibodies

In the quest for increased sensitivity or higher resolution, let’s not lose sight of our objectives.

Two advances in (bio)pharmaceutical manufacture that aim to democratize the gift of medicine

Actually, I don’t have the power. But you do, as we launch the 2015 Power List to celebrate the Top 100 most influential analytical scientists.

Sitting Down With... Richard Pollard, President of Ocean Optics, Dunedin, Florida, USA.