The Synthesis of "Elements"

Discover the periodic table, the organized chart of all known elements that forms the building blocks of everything in the universe.

Discover what chemical elements are, why scientists are racing to create new ones, and how these fundamental building blocks of matter shape our world.

An introduction to nonmetals, a diverse group of chemical elements essential to technology, industry, and life itself.

Discover primordial nucleosynthesis, the cosmic process minutes after the Big Bang that forged the first light elements like hydrogen and helium.

An overview of transition metals, their unique properties, and why these versatile elements are fundamental to industry, technology, and life itself.

A look at the halogens, the highly reactive group of elements from the periodic table that are essential to industry and daily life.

Discover metalloids, the unique elements with properties between metals and nonmetals that are essential for modern electronics and technology.

An introduction to the alkali metals, the highly reactive elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, and their impact on technology and biology.

An overview of metals, their essential properties, and why they are crucial for technological innovation, from construction to renewable energy.

An essential guide to carbon, the fundamental element for life and the central player in the global discussion on climate change.