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Science

We might run out of these elements

You know to conserve water and trees, but what about calcium and bismuth?
By Jul 1, 2019
Environment

We’re running out of helium

This lab is trying to stop it.
By Jun 4, 2019
Space

The elements we might mine on the moon

Lunar exploration started as an adventure, now prospectors also see dollar signs in that smiling cheese.
By May 2, 2019
Animals

The world secretly runs on hippo poop

These legendary crappers play an important role in cycling silicon.
By Apr 15, 2019
Technology

Why so many racing machines rely on this ‘trouble metal’

Magnesium's light weight and ease of casting and machining make it attractive for a variety of applications.
By Jan 7, 2019
Science

The iconic periodic table could have looked very different

On its 150th anniversary, a chemist looks back at the various tables we almost ended up with.
By Aug 7, 2018
Environment

The secret origins of blue diamonds are finally coming to the surface

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The Four Newest Elements Now Have Names

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Petition: Put Motörhead’s Lemmy On The Periodic Table

Hydrogen, oxygen, and now lemmium?
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Science

Four New Elements Added To The Periodic Table

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