The origin of magic numbers: Why some atomic nuclei are unusually stable

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

Force Fields Will Accelerate Atomistic Simulations By 10,000× In 2026, Unlocking New Era Of Discovery

2026 will be a transformative year in this area — one where force fields redefine the boundaries of atomistic simulation, making previously unthinkable modeling and discoveries routine. With workflows ...
Science Daily

Tracking global water circulation using atomic fingerprints

Scientists have developed a powerful new way to trace the journey of water across the planet by reading tiny atomic clues hidden inside it. Slightly heavier versions of hydrogen and oxygen, called ...
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First atomic map of an agricultural model virus sheds light on its possible mechanism of infection

The atomic structure of the bacteriophage φTE, which kills plant pathogens, has been revealed for the first time, advancing the understanding of its infection mechanism. Okinawa Institute of Science ...
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Physicists challenge a 200-year-old law of thermodynamics at the atomic scale

A long-standing law of thermodynamics turns out to have a loophole at the smallest scales. Researchers have shown that quantum engines made of correlated particles can exceed the traditional ...