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Nuclear Science

We all know science is all around us. But what does nuclear have to do with that? For those who have been out of school for awhile - Welcome back to the basics. For the new students – Welcome to Nuclear 101.

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Nuclear Technology

Nuclear technology is used to supply electricity to the grid using reactors, it also has other uses in medicine and space travel.

Learn More
 

Nuclear Applications

Nuclear science and technology improves our life in many ways and in many different areas. It makes our food safer; it improves the quality of tools, gauges, and machines; it diagnoses abnormalities of the metabolism and treats cancers; it powers space applications; and it offers one of the cleanest and most environmentally friendly ways of generating electricity.

Learn More
 

Nuclear Matters

Nuclear science and technology faces many challenges, from public education and acceptance, to regulation and funding. This section sheds lights on the current challenges and obstacles the nuclear field faces.

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What’s Your Dose!

We live in a radioactive world - humans always have. Radiation is part of our natural environment. We are exposed…

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Nuclear Quiz

True/False Questions 1. Radiation could mutate you, giving you deformities. 2. Sleeping next to someone most nights for a year…

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Physics Game of the month

Build houses, pyramids, stadiums, bridges, and other structures that are sturdy enough for their designed purposes. Don't spend too much…

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Energy From the Atom – Part 1

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS:  PART I: Match the correct words with their meanings by writing the letters of the words in the…

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Energy From the Atom – Part II

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS: Part II Circle the letter of the correct or best answer. 1) Protons, neutrons and electrons are the…

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Energy From the Atom – Part III

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS: QUIZ III: ATOMS Please complete each sentence. The three types of particles in atoms are: _____, _____ and…

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Nuclear Chain Reaction Using Dominoes

Materials Bunch of dominos Ruler Flat table that doesn't shake Directions Arrange the dominos in the pattern shown.    …

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Nuclear Fission Using Bacteria

Nuclear fission relies on the nuclei of atoms splitting in two. According to Home Science Tools, you can observe this…

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Effect of Microwave Radiation on Seeds

The title of this experiment might sound a little scary, but it actually just means that you'll be testing what…

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