AI could help scientists decode nuclear events faster, saving time when every second counts.

When a nuclear explosion or accident occurs, time is critical. Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have developed an AI-powered method to speed up the complex chemical analysis needed to understand what happened. By guiding lab steps more efficiently, this breakthrough could help officials identify nuclear materials faster—boosting safety, security, and response efforts. Here to explain this new approach and its impacts is Dr. Nick Uhnak. Dr. Uhnak is a Radiochemist in the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .