The neutron-rich oxygen isotopes oxygen-27 and oxygen-28 exist as very short-lived resonances, report scientists based on the first observation of their decay into oxygen-24 and three and four ...

Protons in neutron-rich nuclei have a higher average energy than previously thought, according to a new analysis of electron scattering data that was first collected in 2004. The research appears to ...

Compact and efficient: prototype of a working, pocket-sized neutron detector made with semiconductor rich in lithium-6. (Courtesy: Northwestern University/Argonne National Laboratory) A semiconductor ...

Homeland Security might soon have a new tool to add to its arsenal. Researchers at Northwestern Engineering and Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new material that opens doors for a new ...

Observations of the formation of light-nuclei from high-energy collisions may help in the hunt for dark matter. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Particle collisions at ...

A sensitive neutron detector that measures the UV light emitted when neutrons are absorbed by helium atoms could help to improve the safety of nuclear power plants and high-power accelerators. A new ...