Techniques & Tools

How handheld Raman spectroscopy instruments are making a mark in raw materials identification

Unlocking the potential of synthetic receptors for precise, eco-friendly diagnostics and environmental monitoring

How does melanin concentration affect the accuracy of frequency-domain near-infrared spectroscopy (FD-NIRS) measurements?

How training changes your metabolome, a new window into ancient microfossils, and PFAS in Swiss fish – and more mass spec stories

Researchers use spectroscopic and microscopic techniques to discover the presence of ancient microbes in South Africa’s Bushveld Igneous Complex

A new deep learning method allows for low-cost, non-invasive quality assessments of agricultural products using standard RGB photos

A new 3D-printed confocal microscope using microfluidic laminar flow detects virus particles, such as SARS-CoV-2, in minutes

We dive into the archive of 2013 for insight and inspiration – this time with Fred McLafferty

This week’s spectroscopy news covers breakthroughs in plant-based beef flavor and and a portable system to assess stroke risk