"Synthesis of Osmium-160 and Tungsten-156 Isotopes by Researchers"
Researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have synthesized two new isotopes, osmium-160 and tungsten-156, shedding light on nuclear structures and suggesting the potential doubly magic nature of lead-164. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, reveals the enhanced stability of the N=82 shell closure on the neutron-deficient side, providing valuable insights into nuclear forces and the potential disappearance of traditional magic numbers in extremely neutron-deficient regions. The findings were highlighted as an Editors' Suggestion, emphasizing the significance of further exploration to enrich and develop nuclear theories.