transmutation

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Every day, I became less convinced by complete purification as a means of enlightenment, and more interested in curation, transmutation and integration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025

"We are confident that our measurements accurately reflect the real rate of transmutation of unstable selenium into a more stable form," said Imai.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2024

Some even predicted that controlled transmutation might produce gold as an accidental by-product, which could make people rich while solving all our energy woes.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2023

The sculpture relates to “yearning for freedom and transmutation in constricting situations,” Monteiro says.

From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2023

Boyle and Newton believed in the transmutation of base metals into gold; but they were excellent judges when dealing with other empirical questions.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton