# 2016 Update of the discovery of nuclides

## TL;DR

This paper provides an update on the discovery of nuclides as of 2016, highlighting new nuclides observed, publication status, and ongoing research efforts in nuclear physics.

## Contribution

It offers the latest comprehensive update on nuclide discoveries, including new observations and publication trends, without altering previous assignments.

## Key findings

- Twelve new nuclides observed in 2016
- Many isotopes only published in conference proceedings
- No changes to earlier nuclide assignments

## Abstract

The 2016 update of the discovery of nuclide project is presented. Only twelve new nuclides were observed for the first time in 2016. A large number of isotopes is still only published in conference proceedings or internal reports. No changes to earlier assignments were made.