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A special set of numbers has formed the backbone of nuclear physics research for decades, and now we finally know how it arises from the quantum mix of nuclear particles and forces. Nearly 80 years ...

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For the first time, physicists have developed a model that explains the origins of unusually stable magic nuclei based directly on the interactions between their protons and neutrons. Published in ...

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The Eagles were favorites to win the NFC East again in 2025, but so were most of the teams above that had a chance to repeat, but didn't. The folks at pro-football-reference keep a record of preseason ...