For the first time, physicists have developed a model that explains the origins of unusually stable magic nuclei based ...

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In nuclear physics, "magic numbers" identify specific numbers of protons or neutrons that lead to especially stable nuclei. Recognizing these numbers helps scientists better understand the structure ...