sabine-hossenfelder 2 months ago
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Sabine | This Calculation Could Change The Periodic Table

Physicists are currently creating heavier atomic nuclei, which are typically short-lived. However, a long-standing prediction suggests that nuclei may become more stable at extreme masses, hinting at the existence of "magic numbers" for super-heavy elements.

 We're getting closer to the discovery of these stable, 'magic' nuclei, expanding our understanding of nuclear physics and element discovery.

Sabine Hossenfelder
PhD in physics