What is a Radiogenic Isotope?
Radiogenic Isotopes and Heat Production: Radiogenic isotopes, such as uranium (U) and plutonium (Pu), are known for their ability to decay and release heat. This process is a cornerstone of…
All About Chlorine-36 and Iodine-129
36Cl is analogous to 10Be in its atmospheric production, in this case by spallation of 40Ar rather than 14N, and like 10Be it is quickly swept from the atmosphere by…
WHAT ARE IN SITU COSMOGENIC ISOTOPES
In situ cosmogenic isotopes are atoms that are formed directly within a particular material (such as rock or soil) on the Earth’s surface as a result of interactions with cosmic…
All About Beryllium-10
Cosmic rays interact directly with nitrogen and oxygen atoms in the atmosphere, causing spallation (fragmentation) into the light atoms Li, Be, and B. Amongst these, one of the nuclides produced…
What is Accelerator Mass Spectrometry
Mass spectrometry is potentially a powerful alternative to radioactive counting in the determination of cosmogenic nuclides because it utilizes every atom of this nuclide in the sample. In contrast, counting…
All About Cosmogenic Nuclides – Part One
The Earth undergoes continuous bombardment by cosmic rays from the galaxy. These are atomic nuclei (mainly protons) traveling through interstellar and interplanetary space at relativistic speeds. The net flux of…
What Is The Chemistry Of Living Things
Science is one of the most important fields in the world, with nearly every other aspect of human life based upon some form of scientific study or research. From the…
The Relationship Between Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy is an observational science that studies heavenly bodies and natural phenomena around them. It makes use of astronomy, physics, mathematics, and astronomy to describe their physical origin and motion.…
The Various branches of Biology
Science is one of the most popular fields in the world. With more than 300 million students enrolled in universities and colleges worldwide, the field offers variety, plenty of challenges,…
Science, Geography, Computer Science and Their Relationship
Does biology have anything to do with ecology? It seems like they are one in the same, but they are not. Biology is the science of living things, including humans.…