New Element 117 Vies for a Seat at the (Periodic) Table

Friday, May 2, 2014 - 14:30 in Physics & Chemistry

Atoms of a new super-heavy element — the as-yet-unnamed element 117 — have reportedly been created by scientists in Germany, moving it closer to being officially recognized as part of the standard periodic table.

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