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Scientists Recreate a Nuclear Fireball and Uncover Fallout’s Hidden Chemistry

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Scientists Recreate a Nuclear Fireball and Uncover Fallout’s Hidden Chemistry
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By recreating a nuclear fireball, scientists uncovered unexpected chemistry that could change how radioactive fallout is understood. In the first fraction of a second after a nuclear explosion or a major reactor accident, an immense surge of energy superheats the surrounding environment. Nearby materials and air are instantly vaporized, creating a rapidly expanding fireball made [...]

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