By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Definition: Isomeric transition is a form of radioactive decay where a gamma photon is emitted by a nucleus in an excited metastable state. The photon is emitted when the energy of the excited nucleus drops to the lower, ground state.
These Are The Most Educated States And Neighborhoods In America. One out of every two people living in Washington, D.C. has a college degree, a rate far surpassing any state in the country. Of course, it can be a little unfair to compare one city that is the center of government power with far larger states. Among the states, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes the top slot as most educated, which may come as little surprise too, considering how many great colleges are located in the Boston area.
New England states claimed three of the top 10 spots. Massachusetts topped the list because of its educated population and health care opportunities. New Hampshire, which came in at No. 2, was praised for strong racial equality in education and gender equality. Southern states performed the worst.