A European team of scientists has tried using NIR spectroscopy to determine the species of earthworm responsible for producing specific burrows in soil.
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Italian scientists have identified the most reliable near- and mid-IR wavelengths for identifying five paint binders commonly used in modern artistic painting.
Using various different samples and statistical techniques, Belgian scientists have tried to pinpoint the best wavelengths for monitoring blood glucose levels with NIR spectroscopy.
NIR spectroscopy makes an effective and convenient technique for identifying bacterial contamination of aqueous pharmaceutical preparations such as a cough syrup, say Portuguese researchers.
By combining NIR spectroscopy with a catheter that can be inserted into the heart, US scientists have come up with a way to determine the effectiveness of a treatment for atrial fibrillation.
Italian scientists have used their new method for reducing the size of the data produced by NIR hyperspectral imaging to identify bruised apples.
Two British soil scientists have shown that vis-NIR spectroscopy can help farmers determine how much phosphorus they should apply to their fields.
Spanish researchers have shown that NIR spectroscopy can help find mouldy oranges.
Functional NIR spectroscopy offers an objective way to detect when someone is experiencing physical pain, says US medical researchers.
A wireless NIR device is being used to diagnose urinary tract infections in vulnerable patients.
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