A Rare Radioactive Element Reveals a Hidden Secret About the Heaviest Atoms

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Graphical Illustration of the Nuclear Chart and of the RISIKO Mass SeparatorUsing advanced laser spectroscopy on extremely rare radioactive material, researchers have uncovered new insights into the structure of heavy atomic nuclei. The nucleus of fermium-255 is far from spherical. Scientists have now determined its shape for the first time, finding that it is strongly elongated, much like a rugby ball. The high-precision measurements, published in [...]
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