For over a century, humanity has generated radioactive waste, necessitating ingenious and sometimes unconventional storage solutions. From spent nuclear fuel rods cooling in deep swimming pools to hazardous liquids being turned into solid glass for millennia, the methods are diverse. This exploration delves into the surprising science behind managing hazardous waste from power plants, hospitals, and even the world’s largest particle accelerator.
Storing Radioactive Waste Is Weirder Than You Think
From deep underwater pools and solid glass cakes to simple empty rooms in hospitals, the ways we store radioactive waste are far weirder than you might imagine.
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