Carolyn Krause presents Jim Roberto’s story about how element 117 named tennessine was discovered and what he thinks are the prospects of, and obstacles to, creating elements 119 and 120 and even ...

As a kid, Clarice Phelps dreamed of being an astronaut, or maybe an explorer like the characters on Star Trek. Her path to a career in science turned out to be a bit different than what she expected, ...

The recently discovered element 117 has been officially named “tennessine” in recognition of Tennessee’s contributions to its discovery — including the efforts of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak ...

Phillip Jones, a lifelong Dickson County resident, recently graduated at the top of his class from Lipscomb University with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. That alone is quite an ...

Every once in awhile, the 250-year-old periodic table of elements gets an upgrade. With the latest revamp, we get an element named for the American state best known for country music and Jack Daniels ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Breaking barriers in the field of science – that’s what Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientist Clarice Phelps is doing in the field of research. Phelps holds the distinction ...

OAK RIDGE — A team of scientists from Tennessee has helped discover a new element that might bring the Volunteer State to the 117th slot on the periodic table. The Tennessee coalition, which included ...

After months of review, the world’s authority on chemical names has approved the official labels for four extremely rare elements at the bottom of the periodic table. This week’s decision from the ...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Tennessee, whose scientists played a key role in the discovery of a series of new super-heavy elements, is being rewarded with its name as part of one of the elements, Tennessine.

OAK RIDGE, Tenn., Nov. 30, 2016 -- The recently discovered element 117 has been officially named "tennessine" in recognition of Tennessee’s contributions to its discovery, including the efforts of the ...