Swedish Scientists Discover New Element, Name It ‘Ununpentium’ For Now | Talking Points Memo

BERLIN (AP) — Scientists in Sweden say they have confirmed the existence of a new chemical element, but its name may need some work.Researchers at Lund University said Tuesday their find backs up claims by teams in Russia and the United States a decade ago that had remained unverified until now.


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