How superheavy chemistry could rearrange the periodic table

The heaviest atom observed forming a molecule David Dixon, Sarah Sprouse/The University of Alabama; Jennifer Pore/Berkeley Lab Researchers have directly observed the heaviest atom yet participating in a chemical reaction and forming a molecule. The finding pushes “superheavy” chemistry, which involves extremely massive radioactive elements, to a new level – and could even lead to…

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Victoria Mboko’s Montreal magic: the Canadian teen who toppled four grand slam champions | Tennis

Canada was still catching its collective breath from Summer McIntosh’s record-breaking swims when 18-year-old Victoria Mboko grabbed the spotlight at the National Bank Open and never let go. In front of a sold-out crowd in Montreal, the 85th-ranked Canadian wildcard finished her Cinderella title run on Thursday night by beating former world No 1 Naomi…

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