Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is being used to propel many space exploration missions forward. In this two-part article, we recap a recent study that explores the role LIBS is playing in space exploration.

A Monday morning session at the Eastern Analytical Symposium in Plainsboro, New Jersey, highlighted hyperspectral and biological imaging techniques.

Researchers from UCLA have developed a novel method to synthesize and stabilize anti-Bredt olefins (ABOs), defying long-held beliefs about their instability. This breakthrough, published in Science, paves the way for new applications in synthetic chemistry by leveraging the unique reactivity of these geometrically distorted molecules.

This article recaps a recent study into the infrared (IR) spectroscopy market.

A study published in the Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis by Yuanwen Kuang and colleagues used advanced pyrolysis techniques to reveal the preservation and chemical transformations of 2,000-year-old Chinese swamp cypress wood, offering valuable insights for archaeological conservation and environmental reconstructions.

A recent study out of Russia introduced a new method for identifying plant-based oils and adulterated dairy products.

Top articles published this week include highlights from the recently released “The Future of Forensic Analysis,” articles about detecting olive oil fraud, and an announcement from 3M regarding the winner of their Young Scientist competition.

A compilation of recent studies that used laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) as part of the experimental procedure are presented.

With the release of Part 2 of “The Future of Forensic Analysis,” we break down what readers can expect from this issue.

Scientists from the University of Tokyo explored the utility of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) in lunar missions.

A recent study examines a new micro-laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (micro-LIBS) device that can provide elemental maps of lithium.

NASA’s Perseverance rover is collecting valuable information for scientists back on Earth. A recent study explored how laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is being used to analyze the Martian surface.

Researchers from the University of Cordoba have validated a novel spectroscopy technique to help distinguish between extra virgin and virgin olive oils. This approach could support existing panel-based tests, which are often slow, costly, and subjective, by providing a faster, non-destructive screening option.

A recent study presents a new technique that combines femtosecond double-pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (fs-DP-LIBS) with machine learning (ML) algorithms to significantly enhance tissue discrimination and signal quality, paving the way for more precise biomedical diagnostics.

Sirish Subash is the winner of the Young Scientist Award, presented by 3M and Discovery education. His work incorporates spectrophotometry, a nondestructive method that measures the light of various wavelengths that is reflected off fruits and vegetables.