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The Convoluted Story Of How The First Atoms Of Tennessine Were Created

The chemical symbol for Tennessine
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The chemical symbol for Tennessine

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Joe Palca is a science correspondent for NPR. Since joining NPR in 1992, Palca has covered a range of science topics — everything from biomedical research to astronomy. He is currently focused on the eponymous series, "Joe's Big Idea." Stories in the series explore the minds and motivations of scientists and inventors. Palca is also the founder of NPR Scicommers – A science communication collective.