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 ...

Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. The Mets’ collapse is complete. Even though they got the help ...

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 ...

We are in for a chaotic and fun-filled weekend on the MLB front. Ready to see what's at stake ahead as teams play their final regular season series? Here's what on tap on Friday: Toronto can clinch ...

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Note: This story is outdated.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 ...

The Detroit Tigers (85-73) are no longer in charge of their fate. In fact, the Cleveland Guardians own all of the cards to win the American League Central title. The magic number for the Guardians (86 ...

Hope you didn't try to bury the Cleveland Guardians, even if you had a reason to. This team was 11 games back of the Detroit Tigers coming into the final month of the season, was 12.5 games back on ...