Going Nuclear – Hackster.io

Electricity shortages around the world, and particularly throughout Europe, have led to a renewed interest in nuclear energy. While some see this means of energy production as an unacceptable risk, others tout the small amounts of fuel required, low cost of generated electricity, and environmental benefits of nuclear energy. One thing that we should all be able to agree on is that when nuclear materials are utilized, it should be done in the safest way possible. After all, the effects of radiation poisoning are well understood and can include serious illness or death — not to mention the impact to the environment from a large-scale radiation leak.

Aside from energy production, nuclear technology is used in many other applications, ranging from medical and industrial radiography to commercial smoke detectors and insect control for food processing. Over the years, these activities have contributed to the quarter million metric tons of highly radioactive waste that has accumulated in…