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In this episode, podcast co-hosts Dr. Dwight Stoll and Dr. James Grinias talk with Professor Kelly Hines. Dr. Hines is an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Georgia in Athens.

Researchers at Washington State University Tri-Cities demonstrate that combining Raman and infrared spectroscopy with convolutional neural networks enables highly accurate, low-cost, and field-ready automated plastic identification.

A recent review article explored methods that are used in agriculture to detect ammonia in pig housing. In the second part of our discussion of this topic, we focus on the protocols and frameworks and their importance in measuring ammonia in pig production.

A new review article systematically compared ammonia monitoring technologies and measurement protocols in pig production, offering a practical decision-support framework to guide researchers, farmers, and policymakers toward reliable, regulation-ready emission monitoring.

A recent study demonstrated that olive mill wastewater can be used as a green, cost-effective solvent for sub-critical extraction of Moroccan Timahdit oil shale.

Over the course of the holiday break, Spectroscopy published several pieces recapping the year and previewing what’s to come in 2026. Here is a curated list of our top pieces.

Any undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral student, as well as interns or young spectroscopy professionals, are welcome to submit proposed blog entries. This move is part of Spectroscopy's efforts to engage younger researchers and scientists.

Experts comment on the biggest trends in spectroscopy heading into 2026, and what this means for science and technology.

A recap of a few interviews Spectroscopy editors have conducted with key opinion leaders at the forefront of technique innovation in 2025. These experts share their views on technological breakthroughs, analytical challenges, and the trends poised to redefine how we interrogate matter at every scale.

Artificial intelligence is transforming vibrational spectroscopy by automating calibration, feature extraction, and interpretation across Raman, infrared, near-infrared (NIR), and hyperspectral imaging (HSI) systems. This review of articles highlighted in Spectroscopy during 2025 captures several major developments, spanning data fusion, spectral imaging, and industrial and biomedical applications.

From San Francisco to Europe, we explored the most influential spectroscopy conferences of 2025, uncovering key trends, applications, and expert perspectives shaping the field today.

ABB announced that they will develop a lunar soil analysis instrument for Canada's Lunar Utility Rover, enhancing lunar exploration and resource utilization through advanced infrared spectroscopy.

A recent study shows that bioimpedance spectroscopy can non-invasively and reliably assess fruit and vegetable freshness by tracking electrical changes during ripening.