On the Edge: The Birth and Mysteries of Livermorium

In this deep-dive episode, we explore livermorium—an ultra-heavy, synthetic element perched on the edge of matter. We'll trace how scientists fuse nuclei to create it, how they detect a single atom, and how relativistic effects shape its chemistry. We'll also discuss the island of stability, indirect experiments with lighter relatives, and what the search for livermorium teaches us about the limits of the periodic table.

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