Nuclear Waste: What It Is — and What It Isn’t
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When people hear “nuclear waste,” they often imagine glowing green sludge leaking into the ground — a scene straight out of science fiction. The truth is far less dramatic and far more manageable. In fact, all the civilian nuclear waste produced by U.S. power plants so far could fit on a single football field stacked just 10 yards high. Managed under strict safety protocols, this byproduct of nuclear energy poses manageable risk compared to the billions of tons of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels. Today, researchers at Georgia Tech and around the world are working on safer reactor designs, advanced monitoring, and innovative recycling methods to turn nuclear waste into new opportunities — from clean energy to ultra-long-lasting batteries and even power for space missions.
AI Shouldn’t Try to Be Your Friend, According to New Georgia Tech Research
3 min read
A Ph.D. graduate’s research shows that the more humanlike an AI agent is, the less likely a user is to follow it.
The Ghost of Libraries Past, Present, and Future: How a Library Research Scientist Is Reshaping the Future of Work for Book Lovers
8 min read
Raven Davis, Georgia Tech Library’s first data analytics research scientist, blends data analysis, instruction, and collaboration to boost student success. From literature lover to data scientist, she now leads coding workshops, evaluates programs, and champions equity, envisioning libraries as tech-driven hubs for innovation and community.
Energy Insecurity Linked to Higher Rates of Anxiety, Depression, Georgia Tech Study Finds
2 min read
The study links energy insecurity to significantly higher rates of anxiety and depression in U.S. households.
The Age of Autonomous Supply Chains Is Here
2 min read
Harvard Business Review reports that research by Andre Calmon shows generative AI-powered agents can outperform humans in managing complex supply chains.
Manufacturing Consortium Helps Industry Close the Finish Gap
4 min read
Collaborative research at GTMI is helping manufacturers overcome critical challenges in finishing advanced materials for aerospace and defense applications.
Students Collaborating with Nonprofit to Reduce Bird Collisions with Buildings
5 min read
Interactive computing students are developing new data tools to reduce bird/building strikes in Atlanta, which is among the country's deadliest cities for migratory birds.
