China conducted an anti-satellite missile test in November, but only confirmed it days later, after the US reported on the launch. Two Chinese military and space officials stated that the test was for an anti-ballistic missile aimed at enemy threats, not for targeting satellites. Sources report that the missile successfully reached an impressive altitude of … Continue reading China’s Latest Anti-Satellite Missile Test: Implications for Global Security
Physicists from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and the Radioactive Isotope Beam Factory (RIBF) in Japan have measured the alpha decay of tellurium-104 for the first time. This breakthrough could improve our understanding of how alpha particles form inside atomic nuclei, a complex issue in nuclear science. Alpha radioactivity was discovered over 125 years ago, … Continue reading Breakthrough in Alpha Decay: Tellurium-104 Study
Nuclear fusion occurs when two light atomic nuclei merge to create a heavier nucleus, releasing large amounts of energy. These fusion reactions happen in plasma, which is a hot, charged gas made up of positive ions and free electrons, having unique properties different from solids, liquids, or gases. Nuclear fusion is the process by which … Continue reading The Future of Energy: Unlocking the Power of Nuclear Fusion
