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Two physicists discovered special properties of stable atoms with 'magic numbers' of protons and neutrons 75 years ago
The Bohr model of the atom. Credit: AG Caesar/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA Many stable isotopes have magic numbers of protons ...
Nuclear mass measurement reveals new proton magic number
In nuclear physics, "magic numbers" identify specific numbers of protons or neutrons that lead to especially stable nuclei.
Scientists provide clear observation of spin and density modes in a two-component fluid of light
Recent physics studies have found that light can sometimes flow in unexpected ways, behaving like a so-called "superfluid." ...
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‘Strange binary’: Astronomers discover a pulsar and a helium star orbiting each other
Only a few dozen of these short-lived binaries exist in the galaxy at a time, making the serendipitous find extremely ...
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Mass. advocates fear Trump's bill will unravel health safety net in Obamacare's model state - WBUR
Mass. advocates fear Trump's bill will unravel health safety net in Obamacare's model state July 03, 2025 Leah Willingham, The Associated Press ...
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How the Megabill Will Change America - The New York Times
For more audio journalism and storytelling, download New York Times Audio, a new iOS app available for news subscribers. Hosted by Michael Barbaro Featuring Tony Romm Andrew Duehren and Margot ...
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Trump's Victory Lap, Ukraine Weapons, Immigration And The Economy
President Trump is having an Independence Day ceremony to celebrate the signing of his domestic policy bill, the U.S. has decided to withhold some weapons from Ukraine, and a new forecast predicts ...