Experimental proof of long-suspected atomic decay pathway adds new detail to 'nuclear periodic table'

For the first time, a research team from the University of Cologne has observed the electron capture decay of technetium-98, ...
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What are the 'magic numbers' in nuclear physics, and why are they so powerful?

Some atoms are stable, while others seem to fall apart. Lead-208 will probably last forever, while the synthetic isotope technetium-99 exists for just hours. The difference lies in the structure of ...
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Scientists trace mysterious nuclei ‘island’ where physics rules don’t apply

Researchers at CERN have made a great step forward in revealing how atomic nuclei behave after they mapped the edge of a mysterious ‘island of inversion’ where the standard rules of nuclear physics do ...

Trump’s comments on nuclear testing upend decades of US policy. Here’s what to know about it

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump’s comments Thursday suggesting the United States will restart its ...