{
  "id": 11214349,
  "title": "Exploring the shapes of exotic nuclei",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/exploring-the-shapes-of-exotic-nuclei",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-01T14:20:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Phys.org",
    "slug": "phys-org",
    "url": "https://phys.org/news/2026-10-exploring-exotic-nuclei.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "In the conventional diagram of an atom, the center depicts a nucleus—a spherical cluster of protons and neutrons. But that sphere is a simplification: nuclei can deform into exotic shapes that appear more like a pear, football or Frisbee. Understanding why and when nuclei distort is crucial for predicting and modeling how they will behave.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}