Did Neanderthals Feast on Rotting Maggoty Meat?
By Henry Thomas
August 8, 2025
By studying fly larvae raised on human tissue, scientists challenge long-standing assumptions about Neanderthal hypercarnivory
2 min read
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Forensics
Spectroscopy Roundup: Fossil Clues and Cosmic Chemistry
By James Strachan
August 6, 2025
From ancient spines to stellar disks, this week’s roundup traces the molecules that shaped life’s path
3 min read
Mass Spec Research Roundup: Capsid Mechanics, Siderophore Sabotage, and Pocket-Sized Malaria Testing
June 26, 2025
And more cutting-edge mass spec research…
4 min read
Mass Spec Research Roundup: What Proteins, Paper Tests, and Pinot Noir All Have in Common
By Mouj Hijazi
June 19, 2025
From high-precision malaria screening in rural Ghana to decoding what makes a cider feel smooth on the tongue, this week’s roundup explores the surprising versatility of mass spectrometry.
5 min read
Sea Cucumbers, Supercharged Serology, and Caterpillar Chemistry
By Henry Thomas
June 12, 2025
And more mass spec research stories
4 min read
Nanomedicines, Prehistoric Tools, and Brain-Teeth Proteomics…
By Henry Thomas
June 5, 2025
And more mass spec research stories
3 min read
Athletes: US Meat Cleared – But Watch Who You Kiss
By James Strachan
May 21, 2025
Study finds US meat unlikely to cause positive tests, as anti-doping experts warn elite athletes to avoid one-night stands
4 min read
Raman Spectroscopy Determines Sex from Dental Enamel
May 14, 2025
Technique offers reliable alternative for fragile, juvenile, or culturally sensitive remains
2 min read
Spectroscopy Research Roundup: Krebs Can Form in Interstellar Ice
April 30, 2025
From the origins of life, to biomolecular monitoring, to endometriosis diagnosis – and more spectroscopy stories
6 min read
How Elephant Teeth Reveal Migration Patterns
March 25, 2025
Microsampling analysis of tooth enamel can reveal animal migration histories – from modern elephants to ancient mammoths
3 min read
