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The newest superheavy in town

By Stephen Ornes / April 21, 2010

Superheavy element forged in lab is a first.

Posted in Physics | Tagged atomic structure/nuclear chemistry, atoms and molecules, elements, nuclear chemistry, Periodic table

Heaviest named element is official

By Stephen Ornes / March 17, 2010

Superheavy copernicium takes its place in the Periodic Table.

Posted in Chemistry | Tagged atoms and molecules, elements, Periodic table

Gold’s Glittery Rewards

By Sarah Webb / February 5, 2007

Gold has properties that make it valuable not only for jewelry but also for electronics and other uses.

Posted in Chemistry | Tagged atoms and molecules, elements, gold, Metallic properties, metals, metals and alloys, nomenclature, Periodic table