WhyTheHeck

Next to “plastics” the most famous line in The Graduate might have been where Benjamin announced to his father that he was going to marry Elaine Robinson.  Mr. Braddock firsts proposes congratulating the Robinsons (who Benjamin says haven’t been told), then Elaine (ditto) and finally asks:  “When are you going to pop the question?”   Benjamin [...]

Why Do We Have a Better System for Disposing of Bottles than for Radioactive Material?
The Problem
Radiological sources have many beneficial uses.  Among other things, they help us to diagnose and treat disease, avoid crop damage without using pesticides, search for oil, and ensure that food supplies are pure.  In the wrong hands, however, they can [...]