Scientists Have Discovered the Pathway to Element 120—the Holy Grail of Chemistry

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has announced a new way to reliably make element 116, livermorium. The results, made by ...
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What are the 'magic numbers' in nuclear physics, and why are they so powerful?

Why do some elements decay in minutes, while others last billions of years? Certain "magic numbers" of nuclear particles may ...
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What’s It Like to Name An Element on the Periodic Table?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s one of the most hallowed clubs in all of science–the lucky ...
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Periodic table of elements: How it works and who created it

Discover the history, structure, and importance of the periodic table of elements, from Mendeleev’s discovery to modern scientific applications. When you purchase through links on our site, we may ...