How Does Einsteinium Work?

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How Does Einsteinium Work?

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May 30, 2023

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Einsteinium is a heavy, radioactive element that only exists on Earth when humans create it. Learn how it was first discovered and what we're still learning about it in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/einsteinium.htmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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May 30, 2023

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