“I ask you,” the email to C&EN read, “is astatine more like a halogen or like a metal? This question awakens the inorganic chemist in everyone.” Whether or not you feel the same enthusiasm ...

Astatine is the rarest element on Earth; only approximately 25 grams occur naturally on the planet at any given time. Its existence was predicted in the 1800s, but was finally discovered about 70 ...

Studying the infinitesimally rare element astatine can feel like chasing shadows. All of its isotopes are radioactive, the most stable having a half-life of 8 hours, and the estimated stock of ...

One isotope, astatine-211 (At-211, which has a 7.2-hour half-life), is among the most promising alpha emitters for cancer therapy.In research published in the Chemical Engineering Journal ...

"At" stands for astatine. It is an element with 85 protons packed into its nucleus, thus the atomic number "85" ... The problem is, there's something about 85 protons in a tight space that nature ...

GREENWICH, Conn., April 30, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astatine Investment Partners ("AIP" or "Astatine," formerly Alinda Capital Partners), a leading private equity firm focused on infrastructure ...

Radiopharmaceutical experts and researchers to gather June 19-20 in New Orleans NEW ORLEANS, May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The first-ever U.S.-based meeting of the World Astatine Community will ...

The secure, scalable, and timely supply of Astatine-211 is vital for addressing unmet medical needs, and we are committed to building a robust production network to serve the growing demand.

We are excited to partner with one of the most innovative and trusted marine service providers in Canada,” said Jim Metcalfe, CEO and co-managing partner of Astatine. “McKeil provides ...

Astatine Investment Partners is seeking the sale of its 38% stake in Texas pipeline operator Howard Energy Partners, people familiar with the matter said. Closely held Howard Energy Partners had $ ...

Astatine-211 (At-211) is one of a handful of promising alpha emitting radioisotopes for cancer therapy. Its short 7.2-hour half-life means that it must be handled quickly to minimize losses due to ...

Renewable energy firm Astatine has raised €15m in funding to accelerate the expansion of it plans for the decarbonisation of industrial and manufacturing businesses. The money has been pledged ...