The periodic table of elements (often known simply as the periodic table) has been helping scientists with their work for a little over 150 years. The handy visual reference guide organizes known ...
The main reason for the molecule falling apart is that a lot of the heavier elements are not stable. Oganesson, which is number 118, has a half-life of 0.7 milliseconds. Number 116, livermorium ...
Scientists have found that our bodies need 28 different elements to function properly. These are almost one-quarter of the periodic table and are mainly found in the first four periods.
Crucial to all life on Earth, the 15th element of phosphorus remains a real puzzle for astronomers. Specialized space telescopes are needed to shed light on the issue.