New chemistry revives elementary question

Nature
By Philip BallJan 11, 2016, 7:00 pm26 pts
The periodic table is a public symbol of chemistry. But as it grows larger, we must stress that science is not just about producing lists, says Philip Ball. Nature 529 129 doi: 10.1038/529129a

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