JAPANESE BOFFINS SYNTHESIZE ELUSIVE ELEMENT 113

Scientists in Japan claim to have produced one of the most sought-after products in the laboratory. The element--still to be named from Japanese quarters--is commonly known as element 113. For the longest time, this atomic "black pimpernel" dogded professional boffins the world over. Yet, apparently, it has opted to be a Japanese brainstorm. Japanese 113 is said to not be a naturally occuring element, boasts a relatively hefty atomic mass, and, judging by the scientific cookbook, mighty eluvise.

Associate chief scientist, Kosuke Morita, extended his appreciations to all who saw the historic project through. And then added,

 "I would like to thank all the reseachers and staff involved in this momentous result, who persevered with the belief that one day, 113 would be ours. For the next challenge, we look to the uncharterd territory of element 119 and beyond."

Morita and his diligent team of wonks have earned themselves the right to put the name tag on 113.