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First Neutron Pulse from SNS

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the prepare-the-proton-torpedos dept.

kebes writes "The $1.4 billion Spallation Neutron Source is nearing completion, and has produced its first neutron pulse. The SNS is a scientific instrument that generates beams of neutrons, which can be used to probe anything from minuscule samples to industrial materials. When fully operational, the facility is expected to host up to 2,000 international scientists annually."

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  1. god help me... by P3NIS_CLEAVER · · Score: 1, Funny

    I for one welcome our Spallating Neutron Overlords..

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  2. Re:Do I need to upgrade? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Now only if you can use it now to remove an extra now here and there now.

  3. I'm neutral on this topic by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    so I have nothing to say

  4. It would be cool... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    ..if at the time of unveiling the project one of the scientists says in british english: "Now this station is Fully Operational!" :)

    1. Re:It would be cool... by CSLarsen · · Score: 2, Funny

      Or rather: As you can see, my young apprentice, your friends have failed. Now witness the firepower of this fully ARMED and OPERATIONAL battle station! from ROTJ. :)

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  5. Analyzing Anomalous Materials by Dr.+Eggman · · Score: 4, Funny

    "...which can be used to probe anything from miniscule samples to industrial materials."

    Sure, it starts out that way, but before you know it you've opened up a gateway to another dimesion.

    Please, do us all a favor and keep plenty of weapons and ammo around the facility. Oh, and make sure whoever's wearing the hazmat suit has a crowbar with them at all times.

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  6. Off-Topic, But... by gyrogeerloose · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...I've got to say it anyhow:

    First Atom: I just lost an electron

    Second Atom: Are you sure?

    First Atom: Yeah, I'm positive.

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  7. Sneaky rascals by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    What is it those 2,000 scientists are hiding that we need to probe them with neutrons?

  8. Re:But, what does it do? by Pollardito · · Score: 2, Funny

    some more possible applications :

    6. burn the heck out of ants on the sidewalk

    7. further exploration of the stress points for Peeps

    8. the production of tray after tray of wonderful chocolate brownies, in a fraction of the time that it takes to make them in an easy-bake oven

  9. Re:Just for the record by fbjon · · Score: 2, Funny

    You misspelled "Frist pulse!1"

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