A special set of numbers has formed the backbone of nuclear physics research for decades, and now we finally know how it arises from the quantum mix of nuclear particles and forces. Nearly 80 years ...

For the first time, physicists have developed a model that explains the origins of unusually stable magic nuclei based directly on the interactions between their protons and neutrons. Published in ...

For decades, nuclear physicists believed that "Islands of Inversion"—regions where the normal rules of nuclear structure suddenly break down—were found mostly in neutron-rich isotopes. In these ...

After six months and 161 games, we've arrived: Sunday, Sept. 28, marks the final day of the 2025 MLB regular season. And thanks to an unexpectedly bonkers September, there's still plenty to be decided ...

The Blue Jays looked like they were well on their way to winning the AL East with a five-game lead over the Yankees on Sept. 16 Eight days later, they’re tied heading into Thursday. In the AL West, ...

With 160 games down and two to go in MLB’s 26-week season, two division titles and two wild card spots still are on the line. Three things were decided on Friday night: The Red Sox clinched a wild ...

Somehow, some way, the New York Mets are still in the driver's seat. All eyes will be on loanDepot Park in Miami this weekend, as the Mets look to nail down a playoff spot against the just-eliminated ...

The Cleveland Guardians have a magic number that will dictate whether or not they win the AL Central in their final homestand. Though falling to the Detroit Tigers 4-2 on Sept. 25, the Guardians won ...

The Cleveland Guardians have a magic number that will dictate whether or not they win the AL Central in their final homestand. Sep 25, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians left fielder ...

The race for the National League's final playoff spot is heating up as the final weekend of the MLB season arrives. The Reds own the tiebreaker over the Mets, as they took the season series over New ...

Note: This story is outdated. See the newest magic number for the Cleveland Guardians in our latest story here. With the MLB postseason quickly approaching, the Cleveland Guardians' have a new magic ...