#14 My chemical romance: famous locations in elemental discovery
Apr 19, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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Summary
The New Scientist team embarks on a journey to famous sites of elemental discovery, beginning with Ytterby, Sweden, a quarry where nearly 10% of naturally occurring elements were found. They then visit Strontian, Scotland, known for strontium, an element with a surprising comic book connection. The discussion extends to cutting-edge labs in Dubna, Russia, and Japan, where scientists synthesize new, superheavy elements like Moscovium and Nihonium, showcasing the ongoing quest to expand the periodic table.Episode description
This episode celebrates some of the world’s most important sites for the discovery of elements. A quarry in the village of Ytterby in Sweden is first up, where almost 10% of naturally occurring elements have been discovered. The team then takes a trip to Strontian in Scotland, the only place in the UK that’s given its name to an element - one which inspired the legendary Strontium Dog in the comic 2000AD. And moving further afield, the team’s trip takes them to a lab in Russia, an element factory on the front line of new discoveries. On the pod are Rowan Hooper, Anna Demming and Josh Howgego. Find out more at newscientist.com/podcasts.
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