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A mathematical equivalent of a microscope with variable resolution has shed light on why some atoms are exceptionally stable, ...

Some atoms are stable, while others seem to fall apart. Lead-208 will probably last forever, while the synthetic isotope technetium-99 exists for just hours. The difference lies in the structure of ...

The Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on another Red October. The Phillies defeated the Kansas City Royals 8-6 on Sept. 13 to pull closer the postseason and an NL East title as the New York Mets ...

The Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on another Red October. Last night, the Phillies defeated their National League East Division rival New York Mets 9-3 to inch closer to the postseason. Here's ...

The Philadelphia Phillies are closing in on another Red October. Last night, the Phillies defeated their National League East Division rival New York Mets 6-4 to complete a four-game sweep and move ...

The Phillies' magic number to clinch the NL East is 3. The Phillies' magic number to clinch a first-round bye in the playoffs is 10. According to MLB.com, the phrase "magic number" is used to ...