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For decades, scientists believed that lead-208, a "doubly magic" and highly stable atomic nucleus, was perfectly spherical.

Earth’s core could contain helium from the early solar system. The noble gas tucks into gaps in iron crystals under high pressure and temperature.

Physicists in Japan have developed streamlined formulas to measure quantum entanglement, revealing surprising quantum ...

Researchers at Osaka University demonstrate a connection between the equations for the strain created by atomic dislocations ...

A Harvard scientists suggested that the elegance and predictive success of the equation may hint at a purposeful design in ...

Historians often suggest that America’s super-weapon forced Hirohito to surrender in 1945. Look closer, and the truth is more complex ...

Atomic swaps allow direct cryptocurrency exchanges between blockchains without third parties. Utilizing smart contracts, atomic swaps automatically execute or cancel trades based on agreed terms ...

Formula 1 greeted the 24-race 2025 season with a special event at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday night. All 20 drivers were in attendance as the 10 teams unveiled their liveries for the new season ...

Puza says that a simple math formula can reveal your “ideal bedtime” so you wake up feeling your best — and it’s not just about hitting the sack earlier. Charles Puza, a New York City ...

Most also applauded the speed of Trump’s actions and executive orders, accepted mass firings and budget freezes as the cost of remaking government, and said they would withhold judgment on Musk ...

Calculating your body mass index (BMI) involves using a simple formula with your weight (in pounds or kilograms) and height (in inches or meters). BMI is used to estimate your body fat and establish ...