Inside the $10 Optical Spectrometer
October 27, 2026
The wrist-mounted probe collects near-infrared spectra for exploratory monitoring of human biomarkers
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A Chemical Guide to Bolete Flavor
October 14, 2026
Researchers combined mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, and data modeling to identify differences in mushroom flavor
2 min read
Inside the Chemistry of Metal-Binding Proteins
October 13, 2026
High-frequency EPR distinguishes the chemical environments surrounding manganese in biological and laboratory samples
3 min read
Seeing Signals Too Fast to Measure
October 8, 2026
A time-stretch spectroscopy method captures rapid events using existing electronic detection systems
3 min read
Reading Skin Cancer’s Molecular Fingerprint
October 6, 2026
Machine-learning models analyzed Raman spectra to distinguish cancerous tissue from normal skin
3 min read
Machine Learning Alone Won’t Take Vibrational Spectroscopy Into the Clinic
September 30, 2026
Standardized preprocessing, multicenter datasets, external validation, and interpretable models may matter more than further gains in classification accuracy
3 min read
AI Reconstructs Molecular Structures From Simulated TERS Images
September 30, 2026
The SMARTERS model localized atoms with sub-0.1 Å error in simulated data but could not yet reproduce structures from experimental measurements
3 min read
Raman Laser Reduction Weakens Graphene Oxide Under Cyclic Loading
September 29, 2026
Nano-IR, XPS, and AFM measurements show that laser treatment removes crack-arresting epoxide groups while leaving vacancy defects behind
3 min read
Spectroscopy Roundup: Sorting, Screening, and Sensing
September 15, 2026
Spectroscopy sorts cells, distinguishes fruit-surface contaminants, guides recyclable packaging design, and screens toys for potentially toxic elements.
5 min read
New Spectroscopic Sensor Enables Rapid Multi-Gas Detection
September 1, 2026
Parallel heterodyne spectroscopy and deep learning enable simultaneous detection of methane and acetylene
3 min read
