Spectroscopy

Spectroscopy is a trade magazine that has been in circulation since 1985, published by Advanstar Publishers. Its main aim is to encourage and assist in the use of spectroscopic tools across various fields, including applied research, environmental testing, quality assurance, and life sciences.

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Best of the Week: Hawaii’s Hidden Geology, Waters Announces Software Update

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Will Wetzel

This week, Spectroscopy published articles highlighting recent studies in several application areas in analytical spectroscopy, including geology, environmental analysis, health monitoring, and biologics. Key techniques highlighted in these articles include near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy–energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS). Happy reading!Using Spectroscopy to Understand Hawaii’s Hidden GeologyIn a recent study conducted by Pooja Sheevam and Wendy M.
Rapid Forage Analysis on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Gets a Boost from NIRS Technology

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Will Wetzel

A recent study published in the journal Grassland Research examined how near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy can be used as a quick, efficient, and dependable tool in analyzing the nutritional composition of natural forage (1). This study, which was led by lead authors Binqiang Bai and Lizhuang Hao of Qinghai University, demonstrated how NIR spectroscopy can evaluate forage and help determine livestock feeding strategies.
Microplastic Menace in India’s Pichavaram Mangroves Revealed in New Study

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Will Wetzel

A new study published in Chemosphere by researchers at Bharathidasan University reveals alarming seasonal microplastic (MP) contamination in fish and shellfish from India's Pichavaram Mangroves. This study, led by Rajendran Rajaram from Bharathidasan University in Tamil Nadu, India, shows a seasonal analysis of microplastic ingestion by aquatic species in this habitat. The Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is an estuarine ecosystem in southeast India.
Using Spectroscopy to Understand Hawaii’s Hidden Geology

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Will Wetzel

A recent study published in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research explored the Hawaiian subsurface using several spectroscopic techniques, including long-wave infrared (LWIR) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), and bulk X-ray fluorescence (XRF) geochemistry (1). This study was led by Pooja Sheevam and Wendy M. Calvin of the University of Nevada, Reno.
New AI Model Accelerates Infrared Imaging for Protein Analysis, Study Reveals

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Will Wetzel

Discrete frequency infrared (IR) imaging is a technique that allows scientists to visualize the chemical makeup of biological samples by focusing on specific frequencies (1,2). It has gained significant attention for its potential in biomedical science.
Wearable fNIRS Sensor Tracks Cognitive Fatigue in Real Time

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

Wearable Sensor Brings Brain Monitoring Out of the LabIn a leap forward for portable neuroscience and real-time cognitive tracking, a team of engineers has unveiled a wearable wireless system that uses near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) to monitor brain activity linked to cognitive fatigue.
New Research Highlights Untapped Potential for Satellite and Machine Learning Systems in Sugarcane Health Monitoring

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Will Wetzel

A recent study explored an underused approach to monitor the health of sugarcane. This study, published in the journal, Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, demonstrated how satellite-based spectroscopy combined with machine learning (ML) can improve large-scale monitoring of sugarcane (1). Authored by Ethan Kane Waters, Carla Chia-Ming Chen, and Mostafa Rahimi Azghadi, all of James Cook University in Australia, this study shows how spectroscopy can improve monitoring of sugarcane (1).
Waters Announces Update to its Empower Software to Support Biologics Data Acquisition

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Will Wetzel

In a press release on Tuesday May 6th, 2025, Waters Corporation, an analytical instrument, separations technology, and software manufacturer, announced several updates to its Empower software. According to the press release, these updates are designed to help improve this software’s ability to conduct and process biopharmaceutical analytics with the integration of multi-angle light scattering (MALS) and differential refractive index (RI) detectors from its Wyatt Technology portfolio.
Advancing On-Farm Fertilization: German Researchers Push for Better Standards in NIRS Nutrient Analysis of Liquid Organic Manure

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Will Wetzel

Sustainable farming practices are important in preserving the Earth and its natural resources. These practices are designed to support long-term food security and promote the economic and social well-being of farming communities. Because these practices are becoming more popular, more research is being conducted to try and improve them even further.
Real-Time Health Monitoring Using Smart Wearable Spectroscopy Sensors With AI

1 week ago | spectroscopyonline.com | Jerome Workman

Imagine a world where your shirt tracks your vital signs, your watch detects early signs of disease, and your smartphone alerts your doctor before symptoms even appear. This is no longer science fiction. In a recent review published in Advanced Materials, a team of international researchers presents an in-depth analysis of how intelligent wearable sensors—enhanced by smart materials and artificial intelligence (AI)—are poised to change global healthcare systems in a dramatic way (1,2).