Spectroscopy Research update Imaging spectrometer slims down High-performance instrument is small enough to fit on drones and satellites and could even fly on planetary exploration missions Read article: Imaging spectrometer slims down
Planetary science Research update Jupiter’s moon Europa could glow in the dark Eerie emissions could shed light on Europa’s capacity to harbour life Read article: Jupiter’s moon Europa could glow in the dark
Superconductivity Research update g-wave superconductor comes into view Researchers discover an unexpected new class of superconducting material Read article: g-wave superconductor comes into view
Dark matter and energy Research update Have dark bosons been spotted in ytterbium isotopes? Independent spectroscopy studies give equivocal results Read article: Have dark bosons been spotted in ytterbium isotopes?
Particles and interactions Research update Protons could be lighter than we thought Most precise measurement to date of the proton-electron mass ratio is compatible with recent, smaller values of proton mass Read article: Protons could be lighter than we thought
Spectroscopy Analysis SPONSORED In-line spectral monitoring gets ready to shine Ocean Insight’s Liquid Transmission Measurement System (LTMS) provides real-time, in-line monitoring of liquid colouring and coating applications used across the consumer electronics and food proces... Read article: In-line spectral monitoring gets ready to shine
Planetary science Research update Laser-driven shock waves recreate deep-Earth environment X-ray diffraction technique could also shed light on conditions within “super-Earth” exoplanets Read article: Laser-driven shock waves recreate deep-Earth environment
Art and science Research update New technique uses food residues to date prehistoric pottery Compound-specific accelerator mass spectrometry provides the first direct estimates for the age of clay artefacts Read article: New technique uses food residues to date prehistoric pottery
Spectroscopy Podcasts Boosting infrared spectroscopy, making complexity a descriptive science, artificial intelligence in medical physics Our weekly podcast also tackles the thorny issue of graphene standards Read article: Boosting infrared spectroscopy, making complexity a descriptive science, artificial intelligence in medical physics
Spectroscopy Research update Infrared spectroscopy reveals molecular ‘fingerprints’ New technique detects substances at much lower concentrations than standard methods, including samples in water Read article: Infrared spectroscopy reveals molecular ‘fingerprints’