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This Navy vet helped discover a new, super-heavy element

This Navy vet helped discover a new, super-heavy element

FromShort Wave


This Navy vet helped discover a new, super-heavy element

FromShort Wave

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Mar 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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, including lengthy stints on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. But that path led her to being a part of something big: the discovery of a new element on the periodic table. Clarice talks to Short Wave co-host Aaron Scott about her role in creating Tennessine, one of the heaviest elements known to humankind.
Released:
Mar 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.