A Rare Radioactive Element Reveals a Hidden Secret About the Heaviest Atoms
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Using advanced laser spectroscopy on extremely rare radioactive material, researchers have uncovered new insights into the structure of heavy atomic nuclei. The nucleus of fermium-255 is far from spherical. Scientists have now determined its shape for the first time, finding that it is strongly elongated, much like a rugby ball. The high-precision measurements, published in [...]
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