The Past, Present, and Future of GC Column Innovation
August 31, 2026
Innovation in gas chromatography columns is alive and kicking, says Agilent’s Gustavo Serrano
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Federal Funding Uncertainty Leaves US Research in Limbo
Jun 01, 2026
By Henry Thomas
As funding uncertainty persists, researchers describe the impact on laboratories, students, and long-running projects across the US
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The Fight for Research Integrity Needs You
May 28, 2026
13 min read
Elisabeth Bik has built a career exposing problematic papers. Now she is asking analytical scientists to apply the same scrutiny to their own fields.
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Sample Preparation
Are We Too Afraid of Our Instruments?
Jun 29, 2026
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An obsession with spotless systems means we risk working for our instruments, rather than the other way around
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The Coffee Break: With James Grinias
Apr 30, 2026
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Jim Grinias shares the ideas and debates shaping conference conversations – from AI to interdisciplinary science
Trends & Challenges
Deep dives into the trends shaping analytical science today – and the challenges that lie ahead
Sport: The Precision Medicine Vanguard
Jul 13, 2026
By James Strachan
Armed with ever-more practical and powerful sampling devices, omics workflows, and wearable tech, could elite athletes pioneer a more precise approach to sport – and health?
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Metabolomics & Lipidomics
The Missing Piece in the Dark Metabolome Puzzle?
Apr 08, 2026
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Microdroplets formed during electrospray ionization may trigger chemical reactions that help explain a substantial portion of the “dark metabolome” – though some researchers question their relevance under typical metabolomics conditions
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The Special Series PFAS Analysis E-book
Jul 24, 2026
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A special collection of recent stories exploring the science, regulation, and emerging solutions shaping the future of PFAS analysis
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The Past, Present and Future of Non-Target Screening
Mar 23, 2026
6 min read
Thomas Letzel reflects on the evolution of non-target screening and why interdisciplinary insights are key to its future
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The technologies, lessons, and stories defining innovation in analytical science
2026 Innovation Awards: Nominate Now
Jul 31, 2026
Nominations are now open for The Analytical Scientist Innovation Awards 2026, celebrating the technologies and solutions advancing analytical science
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Imagining the Tools of Tomorrow
Aug 05, 2026
9 min read
Countable Labs co-founder and CTO Christina Fan describes the mindset that led to the development of the Innovation Award-winning Countable PCR platform
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Business & Entrepreneurship
Lessons Crossing the Valley of Death
Sep 18, 2025
3 min read
Let’s transform analytical chemistry into the hotbed of commercial innovation it ought to be
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The Psychology of Innovation: How to Build a Fearlessly Curious Team
Jun 30, 2025
12 min read
Creating space for dissent, risk-taking, and failure is key to innovation, says SCIEX’s R&D VP Chris Lock
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Methane Detection Hits the Road
Aug 31, 2026
Vehicle-mounted mid-infrared dual-comb spectrometer measures trace gases at speeds of up to 100 km/h and locates controlled natural gas leaks
2 min read
The Past, Present, and Future of GC Column Innovation
Aug 31, 2026
By James Strachan, Frank van Geel
Innovation in gas chromatography columns is alive and kicking, says Agilent’s Gustavo Serrano
7 min read
Continuous Monitoring Boosts Liver Assessment
Aug 28, 2026
A new biochemical sensor could provide a more complete picture of donor liver health
2 min read
The Changing Role of Analytical Science in Drug Discovery
Aug 27, 2026
By James Strachan
How complex biological models, larger datasets, and laboratory automation are shaping drug discovery decisions
3 min read
A New Building Block for Nanostructures
Aug 27, 2026
NMR, crystallography, and native MS reveal a modular protein–foldamer interface for assembling defined molecular architectures
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Mass Spec Roundup: Pressure, Phosphorylation, and Profiling
Aug 26, 2026
New approaches improve Orbitrap CDMS, uncover broad T7 kinase activity, develop a targeted urine signature for kidney cancer, and unite exposure quantification with metabolomics.
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A Longer Life for Wildfire Smoke
Aug 25, 2026
Mass spectrometry and modeling suggest pure-compound volatility estimates may underestimate how long organic aerosols remain airborne
3 min read
GCxGC Detective Stories: Follow Your Nose
Aug 24, 2026
Fulvia Trapani is developing the tools required to understand the complex process of aroma and taste perception
6 min read
How Reliable Are Microplastics Data in Human Samples?
Aug 20, 2026
By James Strachan
Fazel A. Monikh outlines key limitations in detecting and quantifying MNPs in complex biological matrices
4 min read
Can Blood Filtration Reduce PFAS?
Aug 20, 2026
Multi-platform analysis links therapeutic apheresis to reductions in circulating PFAS and selected plastic-associated signals
3 min read
