How Methodological Flaws Distorted a Decade of Serum SERS Studies
By James Strachan
February 16, 2026
A cautionary tale about spectral interpretation, methodological rigor, and the pressure to publish
6 min read
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Voices in the Community
A Systemic Problem in Metabolite Identification?
By James Strachan
February 12, 2026
One of the most abundant metabolites in human urine has been misidentified in nearly half of published reports, study finds
5 min read
Out of the Basement and Into the Light
By James Strachan
February 5, 2026
Three Power Listers discuss practical ways to help funders, journals, and fellow scientists understand – and invest in – analytical science
4 min read
Relevance, Relationships, Research – Riva!
By Henry Thomas
January 29, 2026
Phil Marriot reflects on why Riva remains a crucible for ideas, innovation, and careers in separation science
7 min read
Tomorrow’s Science Leaders Roundtable: Part Two
By James Strachan
January 6, 2026
Isabelle Kohler, Charlotta Turner, and Lourdes Ramos discuss AI, success, and redefining impact in an age of change
8 min read
Tomorrow’s Science Leaders Roundtable: Part One
By James Strachan
January 2, 2026
A candid conversation about leadership, culture, and the future of analytical chemistry
4 min read
Remembering Jim Winefordner
By Gary Hieftje
November 24, 2025
Gary Hieftje looks back on the life, legacy, and scientific impact of a mentor and giant of spectrochemical analysis
4 min read
A Toast to Innovators of All Stripes
By James Strachan
November 20, 2025
Whether you’re grappling with the fundamentals, or putting the finishing touches on a new product – we salute you!
1 min read
Innovation
Business & Entrepreneurship
Sample Preparation
Voices in the Community
Opinion & Personal Narratives
Lessons Crossing the Valley of Death
By Elia Psillakis
September 18, 2025
Let’s transform analytical chemistry into the hotbed of commercial innovation it ought to be
3 min read
What is the Point of Analytical Science?
August 27, 2025
Ten standout suggestions from the 2025 Power List
3 min read
