Dawn Shaughnessy

In this engaging discussion, Roger Henderson, a senior radiochemist, and Dawn Shaughnessy, division leader for Nuclear and Chemical Sciences, share insights from their groundbreaking work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. They explain the fascinating creation of superheavy elements and the techniques behind their fleeting existence. Listeners discover the complexities of atomic structures, the significance of recent discoveries like element 117, and the global race for new elements. The podcast dives into the patience and collaboration required in this high-stakes scientific endeavor.