DID YOU KNOW?
Take the
Answer these ten interactive questions to find out how knowledgable you are about radiation and nuclear energy.

Hollywood's Nuclear Flicks
There are more movies than you think about radiation/nuclear power and they reflect popular perceptions/misperceptions about this issue.

Facts About Radiation
Radiation is everywhere. And here are some common, everyday sources.

Get Close to a Nuclear Fission Reaction!
Original animation shows you the basic mechanism of a nuclear reactor.

Fission & Reprocessing:  How They Work
Two QuickTime movies with explanations.

Inside Yucca Mountain
This could be the nation's repository for nuclear waste. Take a look.


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