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Einstein's relativity rules chemical bonds in heavy elements, new research shows
July 09, 2026
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 9 -- Brown University posted the following news:

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Einstein's relativity rules chemical bonds in heavy elements, new research shows

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Brown University chemists have provided direct evidence that upends the textbook explanation of how triple chemical bonds work in heavy elements.

In a study published in Science, the researchers show evidence that when atomic nuclei are sufficiently heavy, the . . .

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