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,…

Tests begin on bones that may be Revolutionary War soldiers

A university laboratory began tests Friday on skeletal remains found beneath an 18th century home in…

Astronomers Carefully Watching Betelgeuse Star, Wondering If It's Nearing Explosion

The star Betelgeuse has been dimming rapidly in recent weeks, leading to speculation that it may…

Australian Bushfires Causing Major Telecommunication Outages, Hams Asked to Remain Alert

Wireless Institute of Australia (WIA) President Greg Kelly, VK2GPK, says the bushfires in Australia have caused…

Nobel Prize-winning scientist Frances Arnold retracts paper

A Nobel laureate is being praised for retracting a scientific paper that was not reproducible. …

Microbes from humics lakes surprise – bacteria and algae produced omega-3 fatty acids from microplastics

The environmental fate of microplastics has been difficult to trace. A research group used carbon isotope…

Kids twice as likely to eat healthy after watching cooking shows with healthy food

Television programs featuring healthy foods can be a key ingredient in leading children to make healthier…

Bile acids may help regulate gut immunity and inflammation

Could bile acids — the fat-dissolving juices churned out by the liver and gallbladder — also…

Supercharging tomorrow: World's most efficient lithium-sulfur battery

Researchers are on the brink of commercializing the world’s most efficient lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery, which could…

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…