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Where is the Safest Place to Be in a Nuclear Attack?
The safest place to be during a radiation emergency is a centrally located room or basement. This area should have as few ...
Are Nuclear Reactors Safe? A Comprehensive Look at the Safety of Nuclear Energy
For over six decades, nuclear energy has been a reliable and safe source of electricity. The risk of accidents at nuclear ...
The Risks of Nuclear Energy: How Far Would a Nuclear Power Plant Explosion Travel?
Nuclear energy is a powerful source of energy, but it also carries with it a certain level of risk. In the event of an...
What Happens to Sunken Nuclear Submarines?
In total, humans have lost nine nuclear submarines since World War II. These ships were never recovered; all of them sank ...
Understanding OSHA's Role in Nuclear Safety
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for the non-radiological health and safety of...
How Long Are You Radioactive After a Nuclear Scan?
In some cases, such as boneless bones, absorption of the tracer may take 2 to 3 hours. Can you be around pregnant women...
Is Nuclear Energy Really Safe?
Evidence over six decades has shown that nuclear energy is a safe and reliable means of generating electricity. The risk...
What is Nuclear Radiation and How Does it Affect Us?
Nuclear radiation, also known as ionizing radiation, is energy released in the form of high-speed charged particles or...