Nuclear Structure

CERN’s collider accidentally turns lead into gold — and the payoff is microscopic

ALICE physicists at CERN have reported tiny, accidental production of gold atoms while colliding lead ions. Here’s what was actually measured, why it won’t remake markets, and why… Mar 30, 2026

Physics

CERN Finds Double‑Charm Baryon Xicc+

LHCb at CERN has reported a 7σ discovery of a new baryon made of two charm quarks and a down quark. The heavy, short‑lived particle sharpens tests of the strong force and sheds li… Mar 20, 2026

Physics

Nuclear 'magic numbers' mystery solved

A new mathematical technique explains why certain proton and neutron counts make atomic nuclei unusually stable, resolving a decades‑long puzzle in nuclear physics and reshaping m… Feb 17, 2026

Science

A Particle Accelerator One Molecule Wide

Researchers used a single radium monofluoride molecule to probe the interior of an atomic nucleus, turning a tabletop spectroscopy experiment into a tiny 'collider' that reveals n… Nov 18, 2025

Articles about Nuclear Structure

CERN’s collider accidentally turns lead into gold — and the payoff is microscopic

CERN Finds Double‑Charm Baryon Xicc+

Nuclear 'magic numbers' mystery solved

A Particle Accelerator One Molecule Wide