The Mysteries of the Periodic Table Element – Darmstadtium
Darmstadtium, a name that might sound like a character from a science fiction novel, is, in fact, a real element on the periodic table! Discovered in the laboratories of Darmstadt, Germany, in 1994, this elusive element carries the atomic number 110 and is part of the group of elements known as the transition metals. With a name that pays homage to its origin, Darmstadtium is a synthetic element, meaning it does not occur naturally and has to be created in a laboratory.