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SFW Capital Partners, of Rye, New York, a private equity firm that invests in mid-sized companies providing analytical tools and related services, has purchased Spectro, Inc., of Littleton, Massachusetts, a provider of spectrometers and software for machine condition monitoring and preventative maintenance.

Visitors from 80 countries gathered in Munich, Germany, on May 23-26 to attend the Laser World of Photonics conference. Because optical technologies are considered emerging technologies, the event focused on "Lasers and Laser Systems for Production Engineering," "Green Photonics," and "Biophotonics and Life Sciences."

Chemistry?s periodic table has two new man-made elements. Atomic numbers 114 and 116, for now unnamed elements, have been recognized by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC), which credited a Russia-U.S. collaboration with their discovery.

Lawyers for Casey Anthony, the Florida mother accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter, Caylee in 2008, say the smell of death coming from her car days after the disappearance of her daughter was the result of a garbage bag that had been left in the trunk. A scientist used an untested forensics technique to tell a different story: that smell was the lingering odor of human decomposition.

A paper published by a joint Icelandic and Danish team in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (April 25, 2011), provides evidence that a move to ground European aircraft was justified after an April 14, 2010, volcanic event allowed meltwaters from the Eyjafjallaökull glacier to mix with hot magma from the volcanic site, sending fine ash into the jet stream.

A new diagnostic device based on Raman spectroscopy could assist physicians with the early detection of skin cancers.

New research conducted using mass spectrometers has provided insight into key areas of stroke evaluation and treatment.

Jim Moran, a geochemist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (Richland, Washington), led a team of researchers in the development of a new laser-powered chemical analysis technique that can take dozens of samples from a single strand of hair and distinguish the chemical signatures of each.

In today?s difficult economic times, Americans may be surprised to hear former speaker of the House and potential Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich argue for increased spending on medical and scientific research.

Visitors from 80 countries gathered in Munich, Germany on May 23?26 to attend the Laser World of Photonics conference. Because optical technologies are considered emerging technologies, the event focused on ?Lasers and Laser Systems for Production Engineering,? ?Green Photonics,? and ?Biophotonics and Life Sciences.?

Diversity Alliance for Science will hold its Fourth Annual Networking Conference and Expo on May 17?18, 2011, in Newark, New Jersey,

Researchers assess the aggressiveness of prostate tumors using magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI).

The National Center for Research Resources awards $10.3 million to the Mass Spectrometry Research Center of Vanderbilt University.

Scientists use an ultra-high resolution mass spectrometer to extract proteins from the bones of a 600,000-year-old mammoth.

Spectroscopic techniques detect proteins, naturally occurring components, and synthetic materials in paintings.

Spectroscopy magazine is pleased to announce the addition of Gary McGeorge, PhD, to its editorial advisory board.

Researchers use minced banana peel to extract lead and copper ions from raw river water.

Researchers use spectroscopic techniques to detect counterfeit liquids through the bottle.

Researchers apply hydroponics technology commissioned by NASA to commercial treatment processes at water and wastewater facilities.

Orthopedic surgeons determine the viability of near-infrared spectrometry as a compartment syndrome diagnostic technique.

Howard Mark, member of the editorial advisory board of Spectroscopy, receives 2011 Williams-Wright Award at Pittcon.

Researchers study the metabolic profile of the Sardinian Vermintino grape using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR).

Caffeine may protect people from cancer-causing carcinogens by forming stacking complexes with polycyclic aromatic chemicals.

An optical touch pointer (OTP) that uses fiber-optic fluorescence spectroscopy distinguishes between healthy tissue and malignant brain tumor tissue.

Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) could revolutionize the study of membrane protein complexes and virus particles.

Mass spectrometry identifies biologically active substances in blood plasma that distinguish hepatitis E patients from healthy controls.

AB Sciex will team up with Arup Laboratories to develop new test methods to improve hormone analysis using mass spectrometry.

Thermo Fisher (Waltham, Massachusetts) announced today that it will acquire Dionex Corporation (Sunnyvale, California) for approximately $2.1 billion, a transaction that is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2011. Dionex will be integrated into the Scientific Instruments division of Thermo Fisher.

Pomegranates are loaded with antioxidants and millions of people turn to pomegranate juice for its many health benefits, but every time you take a sip from a bottle of the popular juice, how much of the actual fruit are you consuming?

Scientists from the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences (IPC PAS) have been undergoing a series of studies to learn more about the creation of thin layers of highly ordered polymers and how spectroscopy and HPLC can be used to create organic and elastic electronics.