Measuring lead nucleus tells of neutron stars
A neutron skin behaviour that affects atoms and stars.
Physicists have just collected the most accurate measurement of the thickness of the neutron ‘skin’ of a lead (Pb) nu...
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It happened in just zeptoseconds
Physicists calculate the speed of nuclear reactions.
Australian and US physicists say they have calculated the speed of the most complex nuclear reactions and found that ...
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In Sweden, big money and big science combine to produce tiny particles
A European joint venture is set to change the nature of research when it opens in 2023. Gabriella...
Just 50,000 cubic metres of concrete, 6000 tonnes of rebar, 40 kilometres of pipe for air distribution and 2000 kilom...
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Fake nuclear warheads exposed with neutron imaging
Princeton University researchers devise – and demonstrate – a tricky technique to verify nuclear ...
To join the nuclear club, a nation needs to have its nuclear warheads – such as this Titan nuclear intercontinental b...