isotopes

fifth force

An Unknown ‘Fifth Force’ May Explain a Baffling Physics Mystery—These Researchers Have a Bold New Plan to Uncover It

Micah Hanks·July 11, 2025

Physicists at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have a novel plan to uncover an unknown fifth force of nature long theorized to exist.

new isotopes

Creation of Two Novel Isotopes Could Produce New Insights into Mysteries of Atomic Nuclei

Micah Hanks·February 28, 2024

A pair of new isotopes have reportedly been created, an achievement could yield promising new insights into the mysteries of atomic nuclei.

nitrogen-9

Exotic Nitrogen-9 Isotope May Have Been Detected by Researchers in a Potential Physics Breakthrough

Micah Hanks·November 21, 2023

An international team of scientists reports a breakthrough discovery pointing to the existence of a mysterious nitrogen-9 nucleus.