The difference lies in the structure of the atom's nucleus ... with separate levels for protons and neutrons. Individual isotopes can correspondingly be singly magic, with a magic number of either ...

Scientists may have finally uncovered the mystery behind ultra-high-energy cosmic rays — the most powerful particles known in ...

The Nobel Prize in Physics for 2025 honors scaled-up quantum physics—while sidestepping controversies swirling around quantum ...

Could black holes help explain the origins of high-energy cosmic radiation? The universe is filled with many forms of ...

In alchemy, a theory exists about altering the nature of metals through changes in their composition, prominently featuring the legendary philosopher’s stone. But can one truly ... Continue Reading → ...

The discovery could significantly reduce the production costs of fuels, chemicals, and materials. A research team from the ...

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The 2025 Nobel Prize in physics has been awarded to a trio of scientists – a Briton, a Frenchman and an American – for their ground-breaking discoveries in the field of quantum mechanics.

Amid high expectations for quantum technology, a new paper in Science reports a proven quantum advantage. In an experiment, ...

A University of Sydney student has developed a completely new way to peer inside coral fossils to recover lost records of past climate change.

Metal-organic frameworks can store huge amounts of gas in a tiny space—enabling advances that could help humans fight climate ...

Reseachers uses quantum simulations to vizualize the shape of a photon emitted by a single nanoparticle -- in this case, it's ...