<ul><li>Scientists have discovered the heaviest atomic nucleus ever observed, astatine-188, that decays by emitting a proton.</li><li>This rare discovery was made at the Accelerator Laboratory of the University of Jyväskylä in Finland, showcasing the extreme instability of the nucleus.</li><li>Published in Nature Communications, the research involved creating astatine-188 through fusion-evaporation and studying it with advanced technology like the RITU recoil separator.</li><li>The unique properties of astatine-188, including its elongated shape and novel interactions, contribute to advancing our understanding of nuclear physics and the limits of matter.</li></ul>

Scientists discover record-breaking atomic nucleus that emits a proton

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