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Particle Physics

Scientists finally detected oxygen-28. Its instability surprised them

The elusive isotope was predicted to be very stable, thanks to “magic” numbers of neutrons and protons. It fell apart almost immediately.

Health & Medicine

Doctors found a live python parasite in a woman’s brain

The infection is the first known case of the worm Ophidascaris robertsi in a person. It’s not the only type of worm that can infect human brains.

Climate

What’s driving an increasing number of hurricanes to rapidly intensify?

Hurricane Lee is just the latest storm to explode in power in only hours. The phenomenon is linked to a warming world.