Physicists Maria Goeppert Mayer and J. Hans D. Jensen develop a theory of the nucleus as composed of shells of protons and neutrons. It explains why nuclei ...

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Broadcast journalist Atom Araullo finally confirmed that he is in a relationship with a long-time girlfriend he did not immediately name, further declaring he is ready to settle down. Araullo, who has ...

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Calcium is one of the most abundant and important minerals in the body, playing a crucial role in how we function. Not getting enough can put you at risk for weakened bones that may progress to ...

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role of calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) through the ryanodine receptor ...

Coronary artery calcium scans can offer a more precise estimate of a patient’s chances for major cardiac events. Some cardiologists say it remains underused. By Paula Span A long list of Lynda ...

British carmaker Ariel has been building its ultra-lightweight Atom sports car since 1996, and in that time, the brand has done some ridiculous things with the basic concept. One limited run version ...

Physicists are pushing the boundaries of the Standard Model by investigating the possibility of a fifth fundamental force using ultra-precise measurements of calcium atoms. By comparing subtle energy ...

Every action in physics is governed by some kind of push or pull. As far as we know, these all fall into one of just four categories; electromagnetism, gravity, and two kinds of nuclear force. Yet ...

A single atom has performed the first full quantum simulations of how certain molecules react to light. The researchers who carried out the feat say that their minimalistic approach could dramatically ...

Fruit can be a surprising source of calcium, a mineral that’s usually associated with milk and other dairy products. Calcium is famous for its role in keeping bones and teeth strong, but it has many ...