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Element 113 Named ‘Nihonium’ In Honor Of Japan (VIDEO)

The first element to be discovered by an Asian team will likely be named nihonium, with the symbol Nh—a tribute to the researchers’ native Japan.

7 Must-Read Stories In January 2016

The Periodic Table has a new addition and there exists a black hole that dwarfs our sun, as scientists in Asia discovered in January 2016.

Asia’s Scientific Trailblazers: Kosuke Morita

We speak to Dr. Kosuke Morita of RIKEN about his team's jubilation on the discovery of element 113.

Want To Name Your Own Element On The Periodic Table? Here’s How.

Ever wondered how elements are officially added to the periodic table? Here's how the professionals get it done.

10 Things You Need To Know About Element 113 And Founder Kosuke Morita

Here are 10 things you should know about element 113, the first element discovered and named by researchers in Asia, and its founder, Kosuke Morita.

Element 113, Discovered By Asian Scientist, Made Official On New Year’s Eve

Element 113 is the first element on the periodic table to be discovered by an Asian scientist.

Finding A Place For Exotic Elements In The Periodic Table

The first accurate measurements of lawrencium's ionization potential throw up new questions on its position in the periodic table.