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The future of analytical chemistry

We’re looking ahead to the future of analytical chemistry, from monitoring the planet from satellites, diagnosing cancer quickly and easily from small blood samples, to where the discipline itself is heading. And with a century and half passing since the Society of Public Analysts was founded, what does the future hold for this important role?

Satellite

How satellite remote sensing is enhancing our understanding of Earth

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Instruments in space have studied the planet’s atmosphere and surface, and are now being joined by powerful new ones, finds Andy Extance

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Blood biopsies for cancer

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Testing small amounts of blood for the presence of disease markers could revolutionise how we detect cancer. Clare Sansom reports 

Atoms

Analysing a chemist’s wish-list

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Analytical techniques have come a long way, but what does the future hold? Rachel Brazil asks the experts what they’d like to see

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Opinion

Why we need public analysts

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As the Association of Public Analysts winds up, Duncan Campbell reflects on the continued importance of the profession

Analytical chemistry

Opinion

Analytical chemistry is never far from the frontiers of science

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New and better tools are pushing back boundaries and changing the world