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‘Copernicium’ Proposed As Name For Newly Discovered Element 112

Posted on July 15, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

In honor of scientist and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), the discovering team around Professor Sigurd Hofmann suggested the name „copernicium” with the element symbol “Cp” for the new element 112, discovered at the GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung (Center for Heavy … Continue reading →

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Cars of the Future will be made of plastic

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

New materials for car bodies may soon transform the auto industry. Auto engineers can mold these carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics into virtually any shape. The materials are both strong and light — increasing fuel efficiency and safety at the same time.Cars built … Continue reading →

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New Element In The Periodic Table

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

The element 112, discovered at the GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung (Centre for Heavy Ion Research) in Darmstadt, has been officially recognized as a new element by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). IUPAC confirmed the recognition of … Continue reading →

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Zero-emission vehicle

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

A car that has neither an engine nor a muffler will debut on the Japanese market next month. Developed by Mitsubishi Motors Corp. the “i-MiEV” is the world’s first mass-produced zero-emission minicar that does not need an internal combustion engine … Continue reading →