Top articles published this week include a SciX interview about mentorship, a feature article on wildlife crime, and a news article highlighting a new near-infrared (NIR) transient absorption spectrometer.

A recent study looked at how deep–UV Raman technology is studying the volcanic history of Mars.

A recent study examined the role of infrared (IR) spectroscopy in volcanology.

Here, a recap of a recent study that used Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) imaging to evaluate changes in the inulin, lignin, and suberin contents of tuberous roots is presented.

The emergence of new spectroscopic technologies has allowed investigators to solve and prosecute wildlife crimes more quickly.

This new study examines how spectroscopic techniques, such as attenuated total reflection Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR FT-IR), ultraviolet–visible–near-infrared (UV-Vis-NIR) spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy, were used to analyze the pigments in ancient Chinese wall paintings.

Here, we present a compilation of some of the most recent studies that used Raman spectroscopy as part of their methodology.

A team from Auburn University has developed an innovative ultrabroadband near-infrared (NIR) transient absorption (TA) spectrometer capable of detecting across a wide spectral range of 900–2350 nm in a single experiment. This advancement improves the study of ultrafast processes in low-bandgap materials and opens doors to new insights in photochemistry and charge dynamics.

As part of our SciX 2024 conference coverage, we recently asked Anita Mahadevan-Jansen of Vanderbilt University about how mentorship has impacted her career and how new scientists can find a mentor.

A recent study showcases the potential of Fourier transform near-infrared (FT-NIR) spectroscopy and spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) in detecting raw material defects in hazelnuts caused by improper storage conditions. FT-NIR spectroscopy proved especially effective, while SORS offered complementary insights in certain scenarios. These spectroscopic methods could modernize the speed and accuracy of hazelnut inspections in the food industry.

Top articles published this week include insights into machine learning and chemometrics presented at the SciX Conference, a compilation of recent studies in environmental analysis, and a news article highlighting the latest research in mineral classification.

A recent study examined using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) imaging in pesticide residue detection.

A recent study used spectroscopic techniques to study the mineral composition of sedimentary rocks in Texas.

Researchers in China proposed a new method using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in deep-sea mineral detection.

As part of our SciX 2024 conference coverage, we recently asked Ellen Miseo of Miseo Consulting about how mentorship has impacted her career and how new scientists can find a mentor.