What is Nuclear Energy?

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Nuclear energy will be one of the alternative sources of energy in the future. Nuclear energy is the heat energy produced from the changes in an unstable nucleus. A large amount of nuclear energy is produced when a heavy nucleus splits in two light nuclei join to form a heavier nucleus.


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Radioisotopes

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A text describing the chemical phenomenon “radioisotopes”.


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Astatine: The Rarest Element on Earth

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These are some facts about this extremely rare element.


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Radioactive Glossy White Paper

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In this post 9-11 world of inspections at international border crossings, false alarms can and do occur. While this can be scary for you and me and an inconvenient delay for all, have patience. Here is a false-positive scenario that can actually occur. It involves a white silicate mineral clay called “Kaolin,” as used in the manufacturing of glossy white paper.


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Carbon 14 Dating

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The article is on Carbon 14 dating, its positives, negatives, and uses. The article also contains brief history of carbon dating.


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Types of Nuclear Weapons

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Different kinds of nuclear weapons are explained as well as the issues associated with them. Very intriguing to see what mankind has created.


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