title: Superheavy elements: a crossroads.
abstract: The failure to synthesize superheavy elements by using complete fusion reactions is most likely understandable in terms of the low survival probabilities of the superheavy precursors formed in these reactions or (in some cases) the failure to achieve complete fusion. Further attempts to synthesize these elements by using complete fusion or deep inelastic transfer reactions, or both, are discussed in light of these results.
authors.forename: G T
authors.initials: GT
authors.lastname: Seaborg
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Loveland
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Morrissey