Smooth trends in fermium charge radii and the impact of shell effects - NatureSuperheavy nuclei stability is influenced by quantum-mechanical nuclear-shell effects and magic numbers.208Pb is the heaviest known nucleus, with various predictions for the next spherical shell gap.
The Opener: Magic Numbers, Steele, MarlinsAs the regular season concludes, teams are close to clinching playoff spots, with several clubs needing just one win or rival defeat.