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This is the slowest radioactive decay ever spotted
Science News ^ | 4/24/19 | Maria Temming

Posted on 04/24/2019 8:25:43 PM PDT by LibWhacker

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To: A strike

[[Well I guess that quantum theory axiom really equates to nothing is impossible.]]

I disagree- with my ex girlfriend it’s impossible to get her to admit she was wrong

I dated Miss right- i just didn’t realize her first name was always


21 posted on 04/24/2019 11:43:58 PM PDT by Bob434
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To: LibWhacker

The Firm-Radioactive
https://youtu.be/3973tfsllqw


22 posted on 04/25/2019 12:28:16 AM PDT by Berlin_Freeper
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To: Delta 21

Each atom has that chance .Since you have around 10 ^ 23 atoms in a typical handful that means a few decays every second. I know with Bismuth they had to watch a sample for about a week to even see one decay.


23 posted on 04/25/2019 12:36:55 AM PDT by Nateman (If the left is not screaming, you are doing it wrong.)
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To: Delta 21
How do you get a gig setting around waiting 16 septillion years to watch a neutrino get recaptured?

Just hope it doesn't happen when you're on a restroom break.

24 posted on 04/25/2019 2:25:47 AM PDT by fso301
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To: Getready
the implication of altering the decay rate could be that we can speed up dangerous radioactive decay in a controlled environment and therefore render safe, formerly radioactive waste.

Its called a breeder reactor... a multi-fuel nuclear reactor.

25 posted on 04/25/2019 2:27:51 AM PDT by fso301
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To: thoughtomator

One can only hope. Quantum mechanics is the only class that I had to suspend all belief in reality in order too pass. I want a cat girl.


26 posted on 04/25/2019 3:59:58 AM PDT by Do the math (Do the math./)
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To: LibWhacker

If only these ‘scientists’ would state all of their assumptions then the rest of us might be able to point out where they are going off the rails.

For instance, they want long ages and uniform decay rates to be the correct answer. They claim a volcanic eruption or lightning can ‘reset’ these radio isotope clocks. So more than likely these types of extreme events are speeding up their ‘uniform’ clocks by millions, billions or even trillions of apparent years.


27 posted on 04/25/2019 5:46:30 AM PDT by BrandtMichaels
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To: Getready

That’s how I usually do it


28 posted on 04/25/2019 5:57:23 AM PDT by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself.)
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To: Ezekiel
two-neutrino double electron capture<<< Doubles as a great name for a band.

2neut for short.

29 posted on 04/25/2019 6:03:58 AM PDT by DungeonMaster (Prov 24: Do not fret because of evildoers. Do not associate with those given to change.)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Fat, drunk and neutrinoless is no way to go through life, son.


30 posted on 04/25/2019 6:09:18 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (Modern feminism: ALL MEN BAD!!!)
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To: LibWhacker

So, in so many words, it doesn’t decay....


31 posted on 04/25/2019 6:10:51 AM PDT by Manly Warrior (US ARMY (Ret), "No Free Lunches for the Dogs of War")
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To: Delta 21

That’s why we need open borders - only undocumented physicists will do the work!


32 posted on 04/25/2019 6:42:49 AM PDT by NativeSon ( Grease the floor with Crisco when I dance the Disco)
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To: LibWhacker

Maybe they can make teeth from it - no decay and a glow in the dark smile...


33 posted on 04/25/2019 10:16:07 AM PDT by trebb (Don't howl about illegal leeches while not donating to FR - it's hypocritical.)
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To: Bob434

They’re so fast, they were served before you even asked.


34 posted on 04/25/2019 4:06:59 PM PDT by Redcitizen
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