We’ve reached the limit of a very successful way to make new elements in the lab. In new research, scientists unveil a new take on that technology and report its success. The heaviest elements could ...

Predicted α-decay chain of new element 119 isotopes (²⁹³,²⁹⁴119), highlighting several as-yet-undiscovered nuclei. The proposed use of ⁴⁰Ar beams offers a promising approach for synthesizing key ...

All around us are elements forged in stars, from the nickel and copper in coins to the gold and silver in jewelry. Scientists have a good understanding of how these elements form: In many cases, a ...

The U.S. Department of the Interior expanded its list of critical minerals Thursday to include new elements, such as copper, silver and uranium, allowing these new minerals to become eligible for ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: We’ve reached the limit of a very successful way to make new elements in the lab. In new research, scientists unveil a new take on that technology ...