SMRTR Science & EngineeringMar 25, 2025The Mercury News

Berkeley Lab creates new molecule that could point the way to safe disposal of nuclear waste

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Berkelocene, a novel molecule combining berkelium and carbon rings, was synthesized by Berkeley Lab scientists, challenging heavy-metal bonding theories and potentially aiding nuclear waste disposal, though practical applications remain distant.

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