The finding could be put to use at a new facility opening in 2020 that might create new elements—that is, nuclei with more than 118 protons—in addition to new isotopes of the known elements Scientists ...

Protons in neutron-rich nuclei have a higher average energy than previously thought, according to a new analysis of electron scattering data that was first collected in 2004. The research appears to ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. This article was updated June 28 at 4:54 p.m. ET. Scientists have long wondered whether there is ...

Scientists have long wondered whether there is a limit to the number of protons and neutrons that can be clustered together to form the nucleus of an atom. A new study comes closer than ever to ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Scientists have long wondered whether there is a limit to the number of protons and neutrons that ...