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How it works? Nuclear energy is a kind of complicated subject. It all starts with nuclear fusion or fission. Nuclear fusion is the process when two or more nuclei fuse to create heavier nuclei. Nuclear fission is the opposite it is when nuclei separate to create lighter nuclei. When nuclear fusion or fission happens it releases energy. One way it is used is in a boiling light water reactor which turns water into steam which passes through turbines with generators that turn kinetic energy into electricity. Bad side ·         It could heat up oceans or any water bodies ·         Accidents could be dangerous ·         It could release radiation ·         It could be used as weapons ·         Waste Good side ·         New technology could purify waste · ...

Radiation Radiation isn't all bad and dangerous. In fact it is everywhere! It causes the sun to shine and you're looking at it right now! There are many types of radiation but let's talk about two for now. These are nuclear and electromagnetic radiation. Nuclear Radiation Nuclear or particle radiation all starts with an isotope. An isotope is an unstable atom nuclei. It emits radiation to keep itself stable. It emits 3 types of things. An alpha particle, beta particle, and gamma particle. Alpha particles are heavy and can't penetrate things. Beta particles are lighter and could penetrate things. Gamma rays are waves and could go the farthest. Electromagnetic Radiation Electromagnetic radiation are simply waves. They are listed in the electromagnetic spectrum. Some waves are harmless like microwave and radio waves. While others could be harmful like UV or gamma rays. We call the harmless ones non-ionizing and the harmful ones ionizing. This type of radiation is part of o...