Sure, we can't breathe without H or make squeaky chipmunk voices without He, and Ne is the king of strip-club signage. But being important—or even just in ample supply—has nothing on being popular. And this brilliantly reimagined periodic table shows us just how much we really care about the elements. Read More >>
Featured comment by equesta:
"Well, going by that logic, we'll also need Iron, Nitrogen, Carbon to form Haemoglobin in our blood, and Phosphorus for cellular respiration.
But w..." More »
Flerovium and livermorium have a nice ring, yeah? Chemistry's governing body thinks so and wants to name two new elements with them. If you disagree, you've only got five months to come up with something better. Read More >>
Featured comment by EtherealKid:
"Their current names are just numeric placeholders that sound silly. Ununhexium and Ununoctium don't exactly roll off the tongue. :)
The same argu..." More »