Physicists provide key mass data for determining X-ray burst reaction rate

A research team from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has directly measured the masses of two highly unstable atomic nuclei, phosphorus-26 and sulfur-27.
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The 18th-Century Jesuit Priest Who Sketched Quantum Theory Two Centuries Early

Before Einstein, before Bohr, there was a Jesuit priest with a telescope and a startlingly modern vision of the universe.
Science Daily

Scientists uncover hidden atomic process that supercharges propylene production

Scientists have decoded the atomic-level secrets behind catalysts that turn propane into propylene. Their algorithms reveal unexpected oxide behavior that stabilizes the catalytic reaction by ...
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US Conference of Catholic Bishops passed on Bishop Robert Barron for leadership role

ROCHESTER — Winona-Rochester Bishop Robert Barron will not be the new president — or vice president — of the influential U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Barron was one of 10 bishops being ...
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Oppenheimer - Official Trailer (Cillian Murphy)

Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, Oppenheimer is an IMAX®-shot epic thriller that thrusts audiences into the pulse-pounding paradox of the enigmatic man who must risk destroying the world in ...
Chicago Tribune

In Kathryn Bigelow’s new film, Chicago is the target of a nuclear attack. Does the movie reflect reality?

If the Doomsday Clock is a symbolic representation of how close the world is to destruction, in Kathryn Bigelow’s Netflix film “A House of Dynamite,” the ticking clock is no symbol. It is very real. A ...
NBC Chicago

President's plan to resume nuclear testing worries ‘Doomsday Clock' scientists

The surprise announcement that the United States is planning to resume nuclear testing is sending shockwaves through the scientific community. “The first reaction when you hear that is Oh my God, I ...
The New York Times

Pierre Robert, Philadelphia’s ‘Citizen’ D.J., Dies at 70

He became a stalwart of Philadelphia’s rock airwaves after moving from California, broadcasting a live show for more than 40 years. By Ali Watkins Pierre Robert, a pillar of rock radio and a longtime ...
The Stanford Daily

And So We Thought: Oppenheimer and the closing of the American mind

In “And So We Thought,” Daniel Xu ’29 explores creative works, both in their content, but also in how they relate to broader media and societal ecosystems. Editor’s Note: This article is a review and ...
Los Angeles Times

The threat of nuclear war never went away

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “At the end of the Cold War, global powers reached the consensus that the world would be better off with fewer ...
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This Controversial $974M WWII Epic Surges Back Onto Streaming

Feel free to connect with him or check out his work. He's everywhere — Upwork, YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, Collider, LinkedIn, Instagram. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, the $974 million global ...
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MIT scientists find metals hold secret atomic patterns

MIT researchers found that metals retain hidden atomic patterns once believed to vanish during manufacturing. These patterns arise from microscopic dislocations that guide atoms into preferred ...