Splitting the atom: Why saying who was first is complex
In simple terms, that assertion is correct, but for those with an expertise in the field, the longer answer to who did it ...
A new feature discovered in radioactive lanthanum isotopes
Researchers at the Accelerator Laboratory of the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, precisely measured atomic masses of ...
Life as a cascade of machines making machines: Living matter framework extends from atomic scale to entire biosphere
Living matter remains the quintessential puzzle of biological sciences, a question that embodies the intricate complexity and stunning diversity of life forms. A new study suggests that one viable ...
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists2d
Trump wants a nuclear deal. Can he be the ultimate negotiator?
Trump has sought a nuclear deal with Russia and China for years. He could get one this time—but only if he does it the right ...
Artificial intelligence is bringing nuclear power back from the dead — maybe even in California
Big tech energy needs, including for artificial intelligence, has elected officials giving nuclear power a serious reexamination ...
Interesting Engineering3d
Europe unveils mini nuclear system for moon rovers on extreme lunar missions
The RPS uses two Stirling engines to convert the heat generated by the decay of Plutonium-238 (Pu-238) into electricity.
Recreating the Big Bang: Tiny Collisions Reveal Droplets of the Universe’s First Matter
Scientists at the PHENIX experiment at RHIC have uncovered compelling evidence that even collisions involving small nuclei ...
Physics World4d
When Bohr got it wrong: the impact of a little-known paper on the development of quantum theory
Philip Ball looks at how a little-known paper by Niels Bohr demonstrates the turmoil in physics on the brink of quantum ...