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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.
The Scientist Who Discovered a Deadly Element in a Shed
Defying a system that barred women from university, Marie Curie's investigation into a mysterious new energy led to the discovery of radioactivity and two new elements, making her the first woman ever to win a Nobel Prize.
For the Love of Science: Ten Must-Reads for Science Enthusiasts
It’s hard to disassociate the prospect of reading a “science” book with the notion of the task becoming…
Why Do So Many Radioactive Elements Decay Back Into Lead?
Lead is considered “magic” by modern scientists because it is stable and acts as the ultimate fate for…
Are bananas really ‘radioactive’? An expert clears up common misunderstandings about radiation
Allexxandar/Shutterstock Sarah Loughran, University of Wollongong The simple mention of the word “radiation” often evokes fear in people.…