Scientists create a miniature nuclear fireball – and make a surprise discovery

Pioneering scientists have created a miniature nuclear fireball and uncovered a surprise discovery in the realm of chemical reactions. Research conducted at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory sought to fill potential gaps in knowledge of nuclear fallout models, with findings published in Analytical Chemistry. The study examined the behaviour of uranium, cerium, and caesium as these elements undergo vaporisation, chemical reactions, and condensation under precisely managed temperature conditi