# 2018 Update of the Discoveries of Nuclides

## TL;DR

This paper provides an update on the discovery of nuclides as of 2018, highlighting 50 newly observed nuclides and noting many isotopes are only reported in less formal publications.

## Contribution

It offers the latest comprehensive update on nuclide discoveries, including new observations and publication status insights.

## Key findings

- 50 new nuclides observed in 2018
- Many isotopes still only published in conference proceedings
- Updated catalog of nuclide discoveries

## Abstract

The 2018 update of the discovery of nuclide project is presented. 50 new nuclides were observed for the first time in 2018. A large number of isotopes is still only published in conference proceedings or internal reports.