Nuclear fusion-fission hybrid system might destroy nuclear waste

[deoxyribonuclease]

Interesting article I received earlier today from the University of Texas newsletter:

Overview:

Physicists at the University have designed a new system that, when fully developed, would use fusion to eliminate most of the transuranic waste produced by nuclear power plants. The invention could help combat global warming by making nuclear power cleaner and thus a more viable replacement of carbon-heavy energy sources, such as coal.

Full article here:
Nuclear Fusion-Fission Hybrid Could Destroy Nuclear Waste And Contribute to Carbon-Free Energy Future

[Chulanowa]

1. I've always wondered if nuclear waste could be recycled

It would seem, after all, that since it's still producing energy, we should be able to harness it. This is good news

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. Hmmmm...sounds hopeful.

Military night be disappointed, tho. They like to make weapons from nuc-u-lar wasty stuff.

[conscious evolution]

3. Interesting

I wonder if it will work.Be nice if it does.

[Dont_Bogart_the_Pretzel]

4. That is indeed very interesting...

In the future, their could be a nuclear reactor under the hood of some SUV's.

[Realityhack]

10. No but they could be...

running on power originally generated by a nuclear reactor.

[miyazaki]

5. as it is now

nuclear power already is a more viable and cleaner form of energy production.

[Codeine]

6. Ssshhh. . .

you'll wake the children. ;) The anti-nuclear fist-shakers get cranky before they've had their first bottle.

[Lisa0825]

7. True....

the only reservation was the longtime hazardous waste. If that has a new solution, IMO, that completely changes the future of energy production... Nuclear energy has a lot going for it, with waste and safety being the main issues... Showing both issues can be fully addressed is a strong argument for moving toward expansion.

[laconicsax]

8. It's only cleaner when you ignore the radioactive waste.

[Confusious]

9. Well, with system

there would be only 1% of the waste we are generating right now left over. Win/99% Win don't you think?