Researchers discovered a group of common microbes that work together to decompose flesh, allowing for accurate time-of-death estimates. A predictive model based on microbial activity demonstrated high accuracy in predicting time of death within three calendar days.
SourceArizona State University·JournalNature Microbiology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 2, 2024
Researchers at Tokyo Metropolitan University developed a method to coat gold nanoparticles on silica with a single nanosheet of mixed metal oxide, boosting their catalytic activity. The new catalyst showed significant improvements in converting carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide, outperforming existing methods.
SourceTokyo Metropolitan University·JournalACS Applied Materials & Interfaces·DateMar 2, 2024