Science Samples: Nuclear Waste to Glass

In Science Samples, researchers at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory describe a facet of their work—in 30 seconds! Materials scientist Charmayne Lonergan studies nuclear waste that has been turned into solid glass. The process, called vitrification, allows for safer storage.

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How to make that nuclear glass able to create energy. I read some glass can be used-i wonder if it's like a magnifying glass? Glass is a much better material than liquid.