Radioactive californium-252 is a prolific neutron emitter, making it useful for examining jet engine parts for defects, finding underground oil and gas reservoirs, bombarding certain tumors, and ...
Storing radioactive waste poses a problem for nuclear power facilities worldwide and often leads to heated debates over the pitfalls of nuclear energy production. Pictured, environmental activists ...
Californium could recycle nuclear waste from power plants and weapons facilities. The material can be formed into storage containers that could recycle these highly-dangerous waste materials, ...