He also demonstrates a neat technique for cleaning the bismuth-tin mix off the leads, using a length of desoldering braid clamped at an angle to the vertical with some helping-hands clips.

The element bismuth can "float" between magnets due to magnetic levitation. What's the science behind this phenomenon?

Bismuth ammunition closely approximates the point of impact of most commonly used duty rounds yet is non-toxic, frangible and suitable for use in indoor and other environmentally sensitive areas.

In this video, we craft a unique knife using bismuth—a beautiful, iridescent metal known for its intricate crystal formations. But this isn’t just about metallurgy; it’s about creating a ...

Bismuth is a heavy, brittle metal that forms colorful geometric crystals when melted and then slowly cooled. It’s most commonly known as a main ingredient in Pepto Bismol — less commonly known ...

Bismuth is a brittle, crystalline, white metal with a slight pink tinge. It has a variety of uses, including cosmetics, alloys, fire extinguishers and ammunition. It is probably best known as the ...

However, the most common place you might encounter bismuth is Pepto Bismol — the ubiquitous pink liquid you use when your stomach is upset.

Deceptive appearance: While bismuth appears to be topological at the surface, this masks the fact that the bulk material is not topological. (Courtesy: Yuki Fuseya) Bismuth has puzzled scientists for ...

Bismuth sits in a funny spot on the periodic table, at the turning point of what I call "poisoner's corridor." It cleaves the periodic table into two sets of dangerous elements. To the left of and ...

Bismuth conducts electricity with no resistance at temperatures near absolute zero, despite lack of mobile electrons.