#nuclear-physics
2 episodes
#1028: The Edge of Matter: Mapping the Periodic Table’s Frontier
Is the periodic table finished? Explore the high-stakes hunt for superheavy elements and the theoretical "Island of Stability" at the edge of reality.
#509: The Physics of Proliferation: Iran’s Nuclear Threshold
Why is 20% enrichment actually 90% of the work? Herman and Corn break down the science and the "breakout time" of Iran’s nuclear program.