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The isotope tin-100 is of interest for nuclear structure due to its closed-shell proton and neutron configurations. It is also the heaviest nucleus comprising protons and neutrons in equal numbers. In new research, physicists from the ISOLTRAP experiment at CERN’s Isotope mass Separator On-Line (ISOLDE) facility performed direct mass measurements …

Neutron Star Cores May Contain Exotic Quark Matter Massive neutron stars have sizable quark-matter cores, according to a study published in the journal Nature Physics. An artist’s conception of a massive neutron star. Image credit: L. Calçada / ESO. Neutron stars, which are the result of a supernova explosion, are …