Explains that some nuclear scattering phenomena can be attributed to states in which two nuclei are bound to each other at their surfaces, revolving and vibrating for a time before coalescing or disintegrating. (Author/GA)

Describes how four independent puzzles in nuclear physics converge in a single, unifying explanation--some nuclei can exist in two different shapes." (Author/TS)

Many properties of new particle field theories can only be tested by comparing their predictions about the physical conditions immediately after the big bang with what can be reconstructed about this event from astronomical data. Facts/questions about big bang, unified field theories, and universe epochs/mass are among the topics discussed. (JN)

Explains how movies made from computer output data of complex numerical models offer perceptual advantages that can speed the recognition of unexpected behavior and encourage fruitful discussion. (Author/GA)