Researchers at Yale, Google, and the University of California-Santa Barbara have created a device that simulates the quantum “tunneling” behavior of protons that occurs in chemistry, a process so ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama’s primary election is May 19, and eligible voters still have time to register before the May 4 deadline, according to Secretary of State Wes Allen, who oversees ...

New York Rangers veteran goalie Jonathan Quick announced that he will retire at the end of this season, and Monday night's game against the Florida Panthers was final NHL appearance. A three-time ...

Physicists have discovered a surprising new “Island of Inversion” in a place no one expected: among nuclei where the number of protons equals the number of neutrons. For decades, these strange regions ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. While the crime may seem like something from another era, mail theft is big ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Isotopes have released its promotional schedule for the 2026 season. The schedule is full of fireworks nights, giveaways, theme nights and more. The Isotopes ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. “What is radium and why is it dangerous?” – ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The Albuquerque Isotopes unveiled their 2026 season schedule, featuring 75 home games and more day games at Rio Grande Credit Union Field at Isotopes Park. The Isotopes’ 2026 ...

Some atoms are stable, while others seem to fall apart. Lead-208 will probably last forever, while the synthetic isotope technetium-99 exists for just hours. The difference lies in the structure of ...

The movement of protons through electrically charged water is one of the most fundamental processes in chemistry. It is evident in everything from eyesight to energy storage to rocket fuel — and ...

If you have ever had a PET scan at a hospital or heard about radiation treatment for cancer or brain tumours, there's a good chance a cyclotron was involved. But what is a cyclotron and how is it used ...