Elements

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Years after their discovery, the super-heavy elements 114 and 116 have finally been christened by their Russian and American discoverers. The elements have been named flerovium and livermoreium, also known as Fl and Lv. (Image credit: Lawrence Livermore National Labs)

All matter is composed of fundamental substances called elements. Depending on the combination of elements, the result is a different material, with different characteristics. And while some elements are naturally occurring, others are only now being realized as they are created inside particle accelerators. Here are all the latest discoveries and developments to help you keep up with the fascinating world of elements.

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Uranium nitrate called uranyl, with uranium ore, radioactive material on isolated white background_RHJ via Getty Images

Scientists discover 1st 'neutron-rich' isotope of uranium since 1979

By Robert Lea published

Scientists have synthesized a previously unknown isotope of uranium, uranium-241, that may start to disappear after just 40 minutes.

Elemental Shift: Periodic Table Gets Weight Changes

By Charles Q. Choi last updated

Ten elements that help make up the universe, including carbon, are getting their very atomic weights altered.

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Zinc: Benefits, sources & deficiency

By Anna Gora published

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

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Copper: Facts about the reddish metal that has been used by humans for 8,000 years

By Stephanie Pappas published

Reference Here's a look at the element copper, including its atomic structure, history and uses today.

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Uranium nitrate called uranyl, with uranium ore, radioactive material on isolated white background_RHJ via Getty Images

Uranium: Facts about the radioactive element that powers nuclear reactors and bombs

By Stephanie Pappas published

Reference Uranium is a naturally radioactive element. It powers nuclear reactors and atomic bombs.

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Gold: Facts, history and uses of the most malleable chemical element

By Stephanie Pappas published

Here's a look at the chemical element gold, including its properties, atomic structure and history.

Periodic Table of Elements.

Periodic Table of Elements

By Tim Sharp, Jeanna Bryner published

The Periodic Table, first created by Dmitri Mendeleev, organizes all of the known elements in an informative array.

The classic Periodic Table organizes the chemical elements according to the number of protons that each has in its atomic nucleus.

How the Periodic Table of the Elements is arranged

By Charlie Wood, Ben Biggs published

Reference The elements in the periodic table are arranged according to the transition from metal to nonmetal elements.

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How Many Chemical Elements Can You Name? 1 in 5 Americans Can't Name One.

By Stephanie Pappas published

One in 5 Americans can't name a single element on the Periodic Table.

Mendeleev’s first periodic table of elements was released on Feb. 17, 1869.

Mendeleev's Periodic Table Draft Is Virtually Unrecognizable — But It Changed Science Forever

By Brandon Specktor published

Back in 1869, the periodic table of elements had just 63 elements and was scribbled in ink.

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