CERN's electrostatic trap 'recycles' anions to illuminate the heaviest elements

From the burning of wood to the action of medicines, the properties and behavior of matter are governed by the way chemical ...

Experimental proof of long-suspected atomic decay pathway adds new detail to 'nuclear periodic table'

For the first time, a research team from the University of Cologne has observed the electron capture decay of technetium-98, ...
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The universe's guide to creating elements

Many space-lovers know the phrase "We are all made of star stuff." And it's true - our planet formed from the dust cloud left ...
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The ACS committee crafting tactile periodic tables for every US state

The Committee on Chemists with Disabilities is planning to showcase 50 braille periodic tables in 50 states by their 50th anniversary ...

Chinese Zodiac Elements: How to Know What Yours Is and What It Means

I always knew that there were 12 Chinese zodiac signs—rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, ...

US, Vulcan Elements ink deal to boost rare earth magnet supplies

Vulcan Elements has struck a partnership with the U.S. government and ReElement Technologies to expand domestic rare earth magnet production, the latest effort to secure supplies of critical minerals ...