Researchers from various institutions such as MIT have found an element called tellurium on three ancient stars. The element, believed to have been created almost 12 billion years ago, is extremely rare on earth, and may further explain our existence.
A team of researchers led by Princeton University scientists has found for the first time that tropical rainforests, a vital part of the Earth's ecosystem, rely on the rare trace element molybdenum to capture nitrogen fertilizer.
Who says the periodic table is boring? With a new series featured on YouTube, the elements come to life. Some of the experiments that are featured are too dangerous for the classroom.
