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Published: 25 September, 2009, 12:10
Edited: 14 October, 2009, 11:00


A US laboratory has been able to re-make an experiment to create element 114, ten years after it was first reported by a Russian group. It is thought to be a key part in the quest for the so-called Island of Stability.

 
2 COMMENTS
Epsilon September 25, 2009, 16:38 quote
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Good article. Science brings us together in our common interest for knowledge.

Arthur Borges September 27, 2009, 12:09 quote
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Ah yes... the Island of Stability: one (or more?) stable superheavies. Am not sure if that frightens me not a little.

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