radioactivity
How ‘Hokusai Blue’ Helps Remove Radioactive Materials
Ancient art has inspired scientists to create cesium-adsorbing sponges that can help clean up radioactive waste.
Local Winds Brought Radioactive Materials From Fukushima To Tokyo
Nocturnal local winds carried radioactive material from Fukushima to Tokyo following the 2011 Fukushimia Daiichi nuclear accident.
‘Smashing’ Radioactive Particles Can Help Clear Nuclear Waste
Scientists in Japan may have found a way to manage nuclear waste more easily, by converting two major radioactive isotopes found in nuclear waste into more easily managed isotopes.
Type Ia Supernovae Have ‘Reserve Tank’ Of Radioactive Fuel
When they explode, Type Ia supernovae produce radioactive cobalt-57 which powers their explosions for three times longer than previously thought.
Clearing Radioactive Waste With Light Activated Pumps
In the presence of light, this molecular pump collects and stores cesium—particularly useful for cleaning up after nuclear disasters.
