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Schematic diagram. beryllium-7 produced by cosmic rays in the upper atmosphere is transported to near-ground levels via folding of the tropopause associated with low- and high-pressure systems, and is ...

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We’ve reached the limit of a very successful way to make new elements in the lab. In new research, scientists unveil a new take on that technology and report its success. The heaviest elements could ...

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