A heavy element’s nucleus is all bent out of shape. Nobelium — element number 102 on the periodic table — has an atomic nucleus that is deformed into the shape of an American football ...

Researchers first observed the previously unnamed shape in a computer model. They then went to nature and found it in abundance.

Person-shaped robot can liquify and escape jail, all with the power of magnets Date: January 25, 2023 Source: Cell Press Summary: Inspired by sea cucumbers, engineers have designed miniature ...

Explore an interactive periodic table, combine elements to make real stuff, and watch the two-hour NOVA program "Hunting the Elements." ...