A Sharper Nanoscale View of Surface Molecules
April 7, 2026
Delay-controlled tip-enhanced sum frequency generation suppresses metallic background and reveals weak vibrational modes and molecular orientation
2 min read
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Spectroscopy
Interferometric Brain Monitor Boosts Blood Flow Signals 20-fold
April 6, 2026
Optimized optical technique improves depth sensitivity while cutting costs for bedside neuro-monitoring
1 min read
Spectroscopy’s Surprising LEGO Revolution
By James Strachan
April 3, 2026
A trilogy of studies uses LEGO “standards” to evaluate portable Raman performance – and the promise of SPAD-based Raman
6 min read
A Clearer Picture of Microplastics Hiding in Biosolids
By James Strachan
March 31, 2026
O-PTIR overcomes limitations of conventional Raman and FTIR methods for faster and more reliable microplastic detection in biosolids
2 min read
Suspended Waveguide Chip Sniffs Gases at Parts-per-Billion Levels
March 31, 2026
Air-clad photonic design boosts light-gas interaction and heat retention for ultra-sensitive on-chip sensing
1 min read
Root Canal Treatment Linked to Metabolic Improvements
March 30, 2026
Longitudinal NMR metabolomics study suggests clearing apical periodontitis may reduce systemic inflammation and improve glucose and lipid profiles
2 min read
Environmental
Sample Preparation
Mass Spectrometry
Spectroscopy
Gas Chromatography
Liquid Chromatography
Chromatography
The Secret Life of a Solvent
By James Strachan
March 24, 2026
Analytical chemistry’s first dedicated solvent guide suggests that greenness is about navigating inevitable trade-offs with greater responsibility – not chasing a mythical “green” label
6 min read
Deep-Fried Lipidomics
March 17, 2026
Chemometric analysis identifies lipid markers linked to thermal deterioration of frying oils
2 min read
Beating Biopharma Manufacturing Bottlenecks with Raman Spectroscopy
By Michelle Sestak
March 16, 2026
A look at the potential of Raman spectroscopy in biopharma – and what else lies on the horizon for this important technique
3 min read
Shining a Light on Microplastic Transport in the Body
March 16, 2026
NIR-II fluorescent labeling reveals how nanoscale plastic fragments move through the gut
2 min read
