Cold War's nuclear wastes pose challenges to science, engineering, society
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 12:31
in Physics & Chemistry
Seven papers published in the current issue of Technology and Innovation, Proceedings of the National Academy of Inventors report on efforts by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure continued safe and secure storage and disposition of 50 years worth of spent nuclear fuel, surplus nuclear materials, and high-level wastes at DOE facilities.