On May 8th I gave my dissertation proposal. Since my proposal was on radiometric dating, I thought it would be fun to style my nails based on the uranium-238 decay series. I was waiting to write the post until after I passed my defense because I can be a bit superstitious and didn't want to jinx myself. I am pleased to report that I did indeed pass, so as soon as I turn in my paperwork, I will officially be a PhD candidate.
Me at the end of my talk.
I tried to match my nail colors to the colors of the elements. However, a lot of the elements in the uranium-238 decay series are gray or silver, so I took liberties in some instances for a wider variety of colors. If you're planning on being somewhere at night with these nails, glow in the dark nail polish could add a fun twist to this manicure.
Materials:
*Nail polish in radioactive colors of your choice
*Nail art pen
Directions:
*Paint your nails in the color scheme that you deem appropriate.
*Using the nail art pen, write radioisotopes of your choice on your nails. Since my dissertation work focuses a lot on lead-210, I chose part of the decay series that would include lead-210, but use whatever part of the decay series that appeals to you.
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