Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is a precise analytical method that detects molecular vibrations, creating unique spectra for identifying functional groups and structures. It’s used in fields from ...

HKU Short-Wavelength Infrared Spectrometer", led and developed by HKU, has been selected for deployment on the service module ...

Spectroscopy isn’t just for scientists in lab coats—it’s a toolkit anyone can learn to use for uncovering the hidden architecture of molecules. By combining NMR, IR, and other techniques, chemists can ...

Fine particulate matter in the air or nanoparticles in water—a remarkable new technology developed at TU Wien makes it ...

Chemical analysis of a Roman shipwreck’s coatings reveals that its crew waterproofed the vessel multiple times, using ...

Bananas ripen naturally with ethylene, developing flavor and texture. Artificial methods use chemicals like calcium carbide, ...

New observations and simulations by a team of researchers led by MPE reveal that a massive binary star near our galaxy's ...

Chinese archaeologists identified a 4th-century BC alcoholic beverage in a Qin Dynasty tomb, revealing advanced brewing ...

A technique that improves the performance and stability of next-generation solar cells—without adding any chemicals or ...

A remarkably preserved, mummified reptile from 289 million years ago is rewriting what we know about how animals first ...

A giant planet circling a nearby star has given astronomers a rare look at what a colder, more Jupiter-like world can be like ...

In 2010 astronomers made a marvelous discovery: buckyballs, also known as buckminsterfullerene molecules, inside a planetary ...