Four entirely new elements have been officially recognised by science – news that will please scientists and frustrate the writers of chemistry textbooks in equal measure.
On December 30th, while the rest of the world was gearing up for its New Year’s Eve celebrations, scientists from the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry were officially adding the four new ‘superheavy’ elements to the table, completing the 7th row.
The elements are as yet un-named, so naturally the internet has started chipping in with a few suggestions.
“Suggested names for the new ‘superheavy’ elements includie ‘Lemmium’ in honour of the dear departed patron saint of all heavy metal.”
