Can You Really “Destroy” Nuclear Dust?

Not long ago, The Don Sullivan Show explored the book Physics for Future Presidents and the importance of understanding the science behind some of the biggest issues facing society.

In this episode, Don takes aim at a phrase that’s been making the rounds: “destroying nuclear dust.” What does that actually mean, and is it even scientifically possible? In his characteristically animated style, Don cuts through the rhetoric, explains the physics, and clears up some common misconceptions about nuclear materials and radiation.