Controlled experiments reveal how nuclear fallout particles form

In less than a millionth of a second after a nuclear detonation or a severe nuclear reactor accident, an enormous burst of ...
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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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Using antimatter to detect nuclear radiation

Discerning whether a nuclear reactor is being used to also create material for nuclear weapons is difficult, but capturing and analyzing antimatter particles has shown promise for monitoring what ...
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Researchers Bridge Nuclear Structure Theory and High-Energy Physics Through Neon Study

The quark-gluon plasma existed at the beginning of the universe. Physicists are searching for signs that even the smallest ...
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Scientists Succeed In Capturing Elusive "Ghost Particles" Escaping Nuclear Reactor

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London. Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and ...

First CEO of NUS nuclear institute aims to lead with a realistic eye on energy shift challenges

Singapore Nuclear Research and Safety Institute's first CEO aims to guide policymakers on nuclear energy's role in the nation ...