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Neon may no longer be “the new one,” but it might have a better claim to the name than any other element on the periodic table.
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5. Boron: Working Hard, Or Hardly Working?
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Today, we look past boron’s hard exterior to get acquainted with its softer side. Its confusing, gooey, softer side.
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4. Beryllium: The Modern Sisyphus
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As we try to dive deep into beryllium, we discover its irritating tendency to send us back to the beginning.
1. Hydrogen: Close To The Sun
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As we investigate our first element, we’ll meet warring balloonists, witness mass media’s first major tragedy, and see how the tiniest mistake can cost a lot of money. Plus, we’ll try to pin down where hydrogen belongs on the periodic table.