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Scientists discovered a never-before-seen metal alloy in tiny particles preserved in Hiroshima's beach sand, formed by the intense heat of the 1945 atomic blast. The find opens new doors for materials science and shows how extreme conditions can create materials impossible to make in laboratories.
Physicists just figured out key nuclear secrets behind how gold forms during exploding stars. The breakthrough could help us understand how the universe creates its heaviest elements.
When Saddam Hussein reportedly offered nuclear physicist Raja Ramanna unlimited money to lead Iraq's nuclear program, he chose his country instead. His decision helped shape India's scientific future and inspired generations of researchers.
Researchers just solved a puzzle that's stumped nuclear physicists for years, creating a tool that finally matches what happens in labs. The breakthrough helps us understand how atoms swap parts during collisions.
