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Fathers of Spectroscopy
Physicists, chemists, and biologists have expanded our understanding of one of the most basic elements required for human life, light. This Father's day, we acknowledge the founding fathers of spectroscopy and how their contribution has impacted the world of science...
Spectroscopy of Sunburns: Heat Awareness Day
It’s almost summer and temperatures have been rising! Heat Awareness Day is observed on the last Friday in May each year to raise awareness about the dangers of heat and how to stay safe in hot weather conditions. There are many ways to protect yourself from the heat...
Skin Cancer Awareness Month: Handheld NIR for Early Detection
With an estimated 5 million new cases of skin cancer diagnosed each year in the United States, the StellarNet Team decided to spotlight a common, yet preventable cancer. This May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and we hope this article helps you focus on prevention as...
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU – Star Wars Milk Analysis with Spectroscopy
Looking to score some Blue or Green Milk from "a galaxy far, far, away?" Blue and green milk are fictional beverages that previously existed only in the Star Wars Universe. The famous blue milk first made its appearance in Episode IV: A New Hope as a byproduct of...
Learning about Our Planet with Spectroscopy – Earth Day 2023
Thanks to advances in spectroscopic technology, environmental scientists and researchers are afforded reliable methods to assess the impact of pollution and climate change on our natural resources and environment. Here are just a few ways scientists can use our...
National Panda Bear Day – A Spectroscopy Pandamonium
In this March's Spectroscopy Special, we review one of the world's favorite animals and discuss all of the useful ways spectroscopy is currently used in Panda Bear research. From Diet analysis to habitat loss, researchers are able to study the environmental effects on...
Nutraceutical Customer Spotlight: Sun-Pac Manufacturing
Sun-Pac is a nutraceutical manufacturing company that has been around for more than 20 years. They specialize in tablets, pills, powder, packing, pet supplements and final packaging of nutraceutical products. Sun-Pac has increased in size by over 10 times over the...
March Celestial Events Wonderful for Spectroscopy
All throughout March, unpack those binoculars and set up that telescope to view these celestial wonders. The Orion Constellation is visible to the naked eye in the southern part of the sky throughout the month. Using spectroscopic observation methods, astronomers can...
Color of Love: Venus on a Spectrum
To the human eye, Venus appears as white but it's true colors are actually eclipsed by the Sun's light. If you use a far ultraviolet camera/spectrograph, you can capture the true color of the mysterious planet. Some hypothesize that some sulfur dioxide polymers cause...
Influential Black Scientists in the History of Spectroscopy
The world of spectroscopy has continued to expand throughout history based on the contributions of many brilliant scientists. This month we highlight prominent Black scientists whose innovations have helped shape spectroscopy as we know it today and have created space...