Some atomic nuclei are not shaped like rugby balls, as a longstanding theory suggests, but are instead somewhat flattened, like almonds, according to a new study by Japanese scientists.

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Knowable Magazine reports on attosecond science, revealing how scientists study atomic interactions at unbelievable speeds to ...

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Molecular vibrations, when paired with near-infrared (NIR) light, have opened a new chapter in cancer treatment. Instead of relying on radiation or chemicals, scientists now use finely tuned molecules ...

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A popular 2D active material, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), just got a platinum upgrade at an atomic level. A study led by researchers from the University of Vienna and Vienna University of ...

E. Tammy Kim reviews “Korean Nuclear Diaspora,” by Yuko Takahashi, a new ethnography of Korean survivors of the atomic-bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the Second World War.

New Mexico's Atomic 66 event merges tech, space, art, and culture in a three-day festival with diverse talks and performances, inspired by SXSW.

Tesla has officially launched new versions of the Model S and the Model X in the US. As Electrek notes, however, the upgrades may not be quite as big or compelling as one could hope when the ...

Midjourney Inc. today introduced a new artificial intelligence model, V1, that can generate videos up to 21 seconds in length. San Francisco-based Midjourney launched in 2022 with an initial focus ...