Computer simulations of high-energy particles are pushing the boundaries of what we can learn about the interactions that ...

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For the first time in almost 30 years, the heaviest nucleus decaying via proton emission has been measured. The previous ...

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The Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 stands as one of the most devastating accidents in history. This video breaks down the physics behind the catastrophic meltdown at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power ...

Post Opinions is embarking on a new series in which experts from the Federation of American Scientists examine the threat of ...

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Final results from a long-running U.S.-based experiment show a tiny particle continues to act strangely -- but that’s still ...

Argonne and Fermilab have receive $3.2M from ARPA-E to develop accelerator tech for nuclear waste transmutation.