Physicists Stunned: Lead-208’s Shape Just Broke a Fundamental Rule of Nuclear Physics
For decades, scientists believed that lead-208, a "doubly magic" and highly stable atomic nucleus, was perfectly spherical.
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Lead, toxic chemicals found in some synthetic hair design products
"There is no safe level of exposure to lead or benzene," said Alexa Friedman, a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, a research and advocacy health organization, told NBC News. "When ...
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Lead-208's doubly magic nucleus defies expectations with surprising shape properties
As mentioned, lead-208 plays a crucial role in understanding how heavy elements are formed in cosmic events like neutron star ...
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