Techno Man
Microbes from humics lakes surprise – bacteria and algae produced omega-3 fatty acids from...
The environmental fate of microplastics has been difficult to trace. A research group used carbon isotope labeling to follow the fate of polyethylene in...
The case of the elusive Majorana: The so-called ‘angel particle’ is still a mystery
A 2017 report of the discovery of a particular kind of Majorana fermion -- the chiral Majorana fermion, referred to as the 'angel particle'...
Clusters of gold atoms form peculiar pyramidal shape
Freestanding clusters of twenty gold atoms take the shape of a pyramid, researchers discovered. This is in contrast with most elements, which organize themselves...
Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause a skin rash
Some compounds found in many personal care products displace natural fat-like molecules in skin cells, which may explain how they cause an allergic skin...
Now the Courts Will Decide Whether Uber Drivers Are Employees
A California law aimed at requiring gig economy companies to classify workers as employees took effect January 1. That hardly settled the matter.
