"Nihonium" discoverers hope for greater interest in science

"Nihonium" discoverers hope for greater interest in science

Kyushu University professor Kosuke Morita, who led a team of scientists in the discovery of element 113, speaks at a press conference at the Riken institute's research center in Wako, Saitama Prefecture, near Tokyo on June 9, 2016. Morita voiced hope the addition of what the scientists plan to name "nihonium," with "Nihon" meaning Japan in Japanese, to the periodic table will help nurture young people's interest in science. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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