The significance of neon having eight valence electrons lies in its adherence to the octet rule. A full valence shell of ...

A: Isotope stability depends on the balance between the strong nuclear force and the electrostatic repulsion between protons.

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For the first time, a research team from the University of Cologne has observed the electron capture decay of technetium-98, ...

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Texas A&M researchers have unlocked a new way to harness astatine-211, a rare and powerful isotope that may revolutionize ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia detected traces of radioactive cesium 137 at a clove plantation as it searches for the source of radioactive contamination that forced recalls of shrimp and spices ...

Former Fox News contributor and psychiatrist Dr. Keith Ablow wasn’t surprised that Joe Biden froze up during his disastrous debate with President Trump last year – after controversially suggesting ...

Petaling Jaya police chief Shamsudin Mamat said the motive of the murder is still under investigation. The 16-year-old victim who was killed at SMK Bandar Utama Damansara (4) this morning was stabbed ...

President Trump announced a 100% additional tariff on China after Beijing placed new restrictions on the export of rare-earth minerals. Photo: Kent Nishimura/Reuters President Trump said Friday he ...