New algorithm lets drones monitor their own health during long package-delivery missions

Acoustic device that separates tumor cells from blood cells could help assess cancer’s spread

This application note is great for those using gas chromatography in the packaging industry.

The ice-bucket challenge that was all over social media a few weeks ago raised about $100 million for ALS, a devastating, fatal motor neuron disease. But how much do those who participated and donated really know about the condition, diagnosis and treatment?

A search of Google Trends for “big data” in news headlines reveals almost no interest until 2011, and 
then the numbers soar. 

Boston researchers see benefit from behavioral weight loss program designed to curb food addiction

European laboratories testing feed and food for dioxins and dioxin-like substances now have lower-cost, smaller-footprint alternatives to high-resolution mass spectrometers (HRMS) for confirming levels of the toxic contaminants, thanks to a new  European Union regulation.

EAS has opened up a limited number of spots for last-minute high quality poster abstracts to be included in the technical program. If you missed our April deadline, submit now to join us November 17-19^th and present your research. EAS seeks contributions from scientists in many areas of analysis. See the list of topics on the right.

 Home Microbiome Project announces results of study on household microbes

Increased water-recycling and improved irrigation techniques among six strategies identified as key to successfully reducing global water scarcity.

Research from University of Leicester sniffs-out smell of disease in feces.

University of Wisconsin-Madison plant scientists intend to employ some highly sophisticated instruments to evaluate new varieties of organic vegetables: the palates of the people who produce or prepare them for discerning customers.