"The magic numbers are 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82 and 126," said David Jenkins, a nuclear physicist at the University of York in the U.K. "If you take the lightest one — two protons and two neutrons — ...

New simulations of neutron star mergers reveal that the mixing and changing of tiny particles called neutrinos impacts how ...

Safe and lasting infrastructure for use at low temperatures is needed to meet the growing global demand for sustainable liquid energy carriers (hydrogen, methane and ammonia can store and transport ...

Piefer’s 50-year forecast seems a long way off, but progress shown by SHINE and NorthStar means the future is here in the sense that isotopes produced by both companies are already treating patients ...

“Curious people,” according to Nobel Prize-winning physicist Luis Alvarez, “had the right to exhibit a controlled disrespect ...

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 → ...

Virtual particles may not be real, but they help physicists track how forces move, and allow for incredibly precise ...

A new platform developed by Illinois Grainger engineers demonstrates the utility of a ytterbium-171 atom array in quantum ...

As a science reporter for the New York Times, Katrina Miller writes about the universe and how the pursuit of understanding ...

Tools play a crucial role in Hollow Knight Silksong, protecting Hornet from enemies and making quests much easier to complete. There are over 60 tools categorized into three types: Red, Blue, and ...