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Scientists discover 1st 'neutron-rich' isotope of uranium since 1979 By Robert Lea published 15 April 23 Scientists have synthesized a previously unknown isotope of uranium, uranium-241, that may start to disappear after just 40 minutes.
Alan Turing's famous mathematical model was right all along, chia seed experiment reveals By Jennifer Nalewicki published 5 April 23 For the first time, scientists using chia seed experiments have confirmed that Alan Turing's mathematical model can explain patterns seen in nature.
Best chemistry sets 2023: amazing at-home chemistry sets for kids and adults By Jake Green last updated 7 December 22 Get the reaction you're looking for with the best chemistry sets for kids and adults.
Elemental Shift: Periodic Table Gets Weight Changes By Charles Q. Choi last updated 14 October 22 Ten elements that help make up the universe, including carbon, are getting their very atomic weights altered.
Zinc: Benefits, sources & deficiency By Anna Gora published 28 September 22 From immunity to skin health, we need zinc for a variety of bodily functions. Here are the best sources, as well as signs of deficiency
Francium: Facts about the elusive radioactive element By Joe Phelan published 26 July 22 Properties and sources of the element francium.
New, extremely reactive chemical discovered in the atmosphere By Tom Metcalfe published 1 June 22 Millions of tons of a type of extremely reactive chemical can form in the atmosphere each year, with implications for health and the global climate.
Why does wood catch fire, but metal doesn't? By JoAnna Wendel published 15 May 22 Burning is the release of energy, and some materials like metals, can absorb energy better than others, such as wood.
Scientists create weird pumpkin-shaped nucleus that vanishes in nanoseconds By Stephanie Pappas published 6 April 22 A newly created isotope of the silvery metal lutetium has a strange squashed nucleus and a half-life of just a few hundred nanoseconds.
Copper: Facts about the reddish metal that has been used by humans for 8,000 years By Stephanie Pappas published 12 March 22 Reference Here's a look at the element copper, including its atomic structure, history and uses today.
