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In nuclear physics, "magic numbers" identify specific numbers of protons or neutrons that lead to especially stable nuclei. Recognizing these numbers helps scientists better understand the structure ...

The MLB regular season is in its final stretch. Follow the updated MLB standings, projected playoff bracket and magic numbers as the postseason nears.

UPDATE: Here is link to magic numbers and remaining schedules through Saturday, Sept. 27 games The Cleveland Guardians’ September rise from baseball’s graveyard to holding a playoff spot has been ...

Mirror magic: The "cores" of the exotic nuclei oxygen-22 and silicon-22 both resemble that of oxygen-16, with eight protons and eight neutrons. The neutron-rich oxygen isotope contains an additional ...

The Mets haven’t collapsed like this since their historic choke job in 2007 when they missed the playoffs after holding a seven-game NL East lead over the Phillies with 17 to play. Eighteen years ...

Another day, another two home runs from Cal Raleigh, and another win for the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners simply aren't losing right now, and it's doing wonders for their playoff chances. After a ...

A lot of depressing factoids about the Seattle Mariners date back to the 2001 season. That year, the Mariners won a major league record 116 games, but were bounced in the American League Championship ...

So many people I speak to seem to believe there are some magic numbers out there that equate to stock picking success. Two things in particular that I hear over and over again when I’m helping people ...

The Cleveland Guardians’ September rise from baseball’s graveyard to holding a playoff spot has been shocking, amazing and hard to believe. It’s just as difficult making sense of the Detroit Tigers ...