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

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Cold atoms are atoms that have been cooled to very low temperatures, below 1 mK, reducing their motion to a very low energy regime where quantum effects emerge. This makes them sensitive to some ...

New research from materials scientist Chris Van de Walle illuminates the path to superior electro-optic performance in ...

Everything is made of atoms. Including us! These fundamental building blocks of matter formed at different times. Hydrogen first appeared around 14 billion years ago, heavier elements came later.

Despite extensive research, only two examples of these high-spin manganese(V) centers were known, both containing only one manganese atom. In natural photosynthesis, however, four manganese atoms ...

Companies have been manufacturing synthetic fuels for nearly a century by combining carbon monoxide (which can be sourced ...

German chemists have created the first-ever boron-carbon triple bond which opens new possibilities for molecular innovation.

In this mind-bending series, Jim Al-Khalili explores the vast range of size in the universe, from tiny atoms to gigantic, interconnected galaxies.

Why are proponents of ‘smart cities’ neglecting research? Despite the buzz surrounding smart cities in urban-policy circles, studies are lacking on the evidence for what works, what doesn’t ...