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Neutron stars to nuke power: study paves way for safer waste

Transmutation could be the secret to safer nuclear waste, study finds

A team of Japanese researchers has discovered a new method to measure neutrons in nuclear waste that could pave the way for safer nuclear waste treatment.

Published: Feb 18, 2024 05:30 AM EST

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