Stable isotopes are non-radioactive forms of atoms. Although they do not emit radiation, their unique properties enable them to be used in a broad variety of applications, including water and soil ...

use metabolically active tissues with rapid turnover rates. One of the most important applications of nitrogen stable isotopes is its ability to determine the trophic level of a species.

Australia's Open Pool Australian Lightwater (OPAL) research reactor has the potential to “make a real difference” in the effort to deal with the global shortage of radioactive isotopes used ...