Exploring light neutron-rich nuclei: First observation of oxygen-28
The study of physical systems under extreme conditions offers valuable insights into their organization and structure. In nuclear physics, neutron-rich ...
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Long-lived quantum state points the way to solving a mystery in radioactive nuclei
Long-lived quantum state points the way to solving a mystery in radioactive nuclei Credit: Gary Hollenhead, Toby King and Adam ...
Correlation between neutron pairs observed in helium-8 nuclei
Atomic nuclei consist of nucleons such as protons and neutrons, which are bound together by nuclear force or strong interaction. ...
How atomic nuclei vibrate
Using ultra-high-precision laser spectroscopy on a simple molecule, a group of physicists led by Professor Stephan Schiller Ph.D. from Heinrich ...
Helium nuclei research advances our understanding of cosmic ray origin and propagation
Much of our understanding of the Universe and its mysterious phenomena is based on theoretical interpretations. In order to deepen ...
Precision mass measurements of nuclei reveal neutron star properties
Researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and their collaborators recently measured the masses of several ...
New type of entanglement lets scientists ‘see’ inside nuclei
Nuclear physicists have found a new way to see details inside atomic nuclei. They do so by tracking interactions between particles ...
Hitting nuclei with light may create fluid primordial matter
A new analysis supports the idea that particles of light (photons) colliding with heavy ions create a fluid of “strongly ...
Researchers turn to quantum computing power to simulate, study atomic nuclei
AMES, Iowa – Let’s see, thought James Vary, how can we have a little fun with the name of our ...
Engineers discover a new way to control atomic nuclei as “qubits”
In principle, quantum-based devices such as computers and sensors could vastly outperform conventional digital technologies for carrying out many complex ...
Study finds active galactic nuclei are even more powerful than thought
Powered by supermassive black holes swallowing matter in the centers of galaxies, active galactic nuclei are the most powerful compact ...
New type of entanglement lets scientists ‘see’ inside nuclei
UPTON, NY—Nuclear physicists have found a new way to use the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC)—a particle collider at the U.S. Department ...
Aging | Single nuclei profiling identifies cell specific markers of skeletal muscle aging, frailty, and senescence
“Our study provides several insights into human skeletal muscle aging.” Credit: 2022 Perez et al. “Our study provides several insights ...
Antihelium nuclei as messengers from the depths of the galaxy
How are galaxies born, and what holds them together? Astronomers assume that dark matter plays an essential role. However, as ...
Particles pick pair partners differently in small nuclei
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – The protons and neutrons that build the nucleus of the atom frequently pair up. Now, a ...
Peering into mirror nuclei, physicists see unexpected pairings
– Ben Brubaker Credit: Jenny Nuss/Berkeley Lab – Ben Brubaker The atomic nucleus is a busy place. Its constituent protons and ...
From nuclei to neutron stars
How big is an atomic nucleus? How does the size of a nucleus relate to a neutron star? These tantalizing ...
MARATHON measures mirror nuclei
Scientists are holding up a ‘mirror’ to protons and neutrons to learn more about the particles that build our visible ...
Changing “sponginess” of cell nuclei help them decide their future
Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have discovered how the sponginess and stickiness of stem cell nuclei controls ...
Organic molecule remnants found in nuclei of ancient dinosaur cells
A team of scientists from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and ...
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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New implants linked to less infection and better recovery from orthopedic surgery
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New theory unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Why have so many new diseases developed in the bagged salads sector?
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New study identifies the greatest threat to wildlife across North America and Canada: people