Course: Discovering Nuclear Science: energy and beyond

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Select section Week 1 - The Nature of Radioactivity

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Week 1 - The Nature of Radioactivity
In Week 1 we start our exploration of nuclear science with a question: what are radioactive elements? Perhaps you will be amazed at what you discover… Then we are going to learn how radioactive elements could be also created by humankind and used to safely bring benefits to society.
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- Select activity Artificial radioactive elements
  
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Select section Week 2 - Radiation in Application

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Week 2 - Radiation in Application
In Week 2 we will explore how radiations are something emitted by radioactive elements while they transform into other atoms that we can not see with the eyes. We are used to considering them really dangerous, but they can be more useful than what we think.
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- Select activity Radiation for sterilization
  
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- Select activity Ionizing radiation for sterilization
  
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- Select activity Ionizing radiation and food - Part 1
  
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- Select activity Irradiation facilities all around the world
  
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- Select activity Radiation for health
  
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- Select activity Transforming medicine with radionuclides
  
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- Select activity Exploring the Versatile Applications of Radiation Technology - Part 1
  
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- Select activity Ionizing radiation on gemstones
  
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Select section Week 3 - Navigating Nuclear Hazards

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Week 3 - Navigating Nuclear Hazards
In Week 3 we will learn how the news we get about nuclear power is often related to troubling things. We will discuss all those aspects related to the nuclear area, including the pollution coming from nuclear activities, the production of nuclear waste, the risk of nuclear accidents, that are considered themes of public concern.
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- Select activity Nuclear Energy Unveiled
  
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- Select activity Power up! A Comparison of Energy Sources
  
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- Select activity The future of nuclear energy
  
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- Select activity Reactors for the future
  
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- Select activity Ready to remix energy?
  
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- Select activity Nuclear Fusion Unleashed
  
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- Select activity Environmental impact of radionuclides
  
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- Select activity Exploring Radioactive Pollution
  
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- Select activity Radioactivity monitoring in Europe
  
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- Select activity Restoring Balance: Remediation Techniques for Radioactive Releases
  
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- Select activity Understanding TENORM: A Closer Look at Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials
  
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- Select activity Nuclear threats
  
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- Select activity Nuclear Accidents Unpacked: Causes, Consequences, and Solutions
  
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- Select activity Managing the Aftermath: Steps Taken After Nuclear Accidents
  
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- Select activity Nuclear accidents in the past
  
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- Select activity The INES scale
  
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- Select activity Beyond the Risks - The Stringent Safety Measures of Nuclear Power Plants
  
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- Select activity Understanding Radiological Emergencies
  
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- Select activity Demystifying nuclear bombs
  
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- Select activity Nuclear waste
  
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- Select activity Radioactive waste: where does it come from?
  
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- Select activity The Journey of Nuclear Waste: Origins and Categories
  
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- Select activity Nuclear Waste Management: Navigating the path forward
  
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- Select activity Reprocessing Nuclear Fuel: A Sustainable Solution for the Future
  
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- Select activity Decommissioning a Nuclear Power Plant
  
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- Select activity Journey's End: Exploring the Final Destinations of Nuclear Waste Disposal
  
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Select section Exploring Academic Pathways in Radiochemistry

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Exploring Academic Pathways in Radiochemistry
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Section outline

About the course

About you

Radioactive elements in nature

Artificial radioactive elements

About radiation

Radiation for sterilization

Radiation for health

Radiation for industry

Nuclear energy

Environmental impact of radionuclides

Nuclear threats

Nuclear waste