Some of you may die, but that’s a chance we’re willing to take

  • silent_water [she/her]@hexbear.net
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    tritium is hydrogen with two extra neutrons. so it emits an electron, converting one of the neutrons into a proton via B- decay, becoming helium-3. helium-3 being helium, it escapes into the atmosphere and eventually leaves the planet as it’s too light for gravity.