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Want to find out more about nuclear? Explore our Knowledge Hub to learn about all things nuclear. No matter your background, we'll have something for you.

Nuclear Careers

Interested in a promising career in nuclear? Our careers section lets you explore all the interesting, fulfilling, and lucrative opportunities that make up the nuclear industry.

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Lifecycle stages of a Nuclear Power Plant

Siting, Design, Construction, Operations, and Decommissioning. Find out what it takes to complete each lifecycle stage of a nuclear power plant....

Magnox Reactors – At the Forefront of a New Age

Developed in the United Kingdom during the mid-20th century, Magnox Reactors were pivotal in demonstrating the feasibility of nuclear power.

Nuclear Submarine – The Ultimate Underwater Deterrent

A nuclear submarine is an advanced vessel powered by a nuclear reactor, enabling it to operate underwater for extended periods without refuelling.

Cherenkov Radiation – The Ethereal Blue Glow

Cherenkov radiation is a fascinating phenomenon that occurs when charged particles travel through a medium resulting in a characteristic and eerie blue glow.
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Stunning Photography

Who said you need to read to learn? A picture is worth a thousand words…

Faces of Nuclear – The people that made it happen

Behind each and every discovery there were people who made it happen. Explore their incredible lives and what they contributed to make nuclear possible.

Artefacts of the Atomic Age

Children's toys with real Uranium? Cocktails? Atomic Tourism? Beauty Pageants? Explore the time popular culture went mad for nuclear...

Life at Calder Hall – An insider perspective

Explore a unique insider perspective at the very start of the civil nuclear age and find out what life was like at Calder Hall.

Sneak peek – Objects from behind the fence

Sneak behind the metaphorical fence and explore a collection of unique objects and facilities you might encounter on different nuclear sites.
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Interactive Exploration

Discover the world’s nuclear sites…

Map of Swedish Nuclear Sites

Sweden has embraced nuclear power as a key component of its energy mix since the 1970s. Find out where all Swedish nuclear sites are located.

Map of Finnish Nuclear Sites

Finland is constructing the world's only final disposal facility for spent nuclear fuel. Find out where all Finnish nuclear sites are located.

Map of Magnox Reactors

Magnox reactors were the world's first nuclear power plants designed for large-scale electricity generation. Find out where all Magnox reactor sites are located.

Map of Slovak Nuclear Sites

Slovakia relies heavily on nuclear power, which accounts for over 50% of its electricity production. Find out where all Slovak nuclear sites are located.
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People make Nuclear

Get to know the pioneers who changed the world forever…

Ellen Gleditsch – Norway’s Pioneer of Radiochemistry

Ellen Gleditsch was a Norwegian radiochemist whose career helped shape the early study of radioactivity.

Ernest Lawrence – The Physicist Who Built Big Science

Ernest Lawrence lived a life that reshaped modern physics and set the stage for the era of large‑scale scientific research.

Leona Woods – The Lone Woman of Chicago Pile-1

Leona Woods was a pioneering American physicist who played a key role in the development of the first nuclear reactor and atomic bomb.

He Zehui – Pioneer of Modern Chinese Physics

He Zehui was a pioneering Chinese nuclear physicist whose life spanned nearly a century of scientific transformation.
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Learning Resources

Explore the best nuclear related learning resources from across the web…

3D Models / Sims

3D models and simulations let you look inside the depths of a nuclear reactor and even take control of a complete power station. Have you got what it takes?

Videos

Prefer to learn by watching videos? We've collected amazing videos from across the web to help you understand everything about nuclear.

Podcasts

Prefer to learn while doing other things? Why not listen to some podcasts covering interesting aspects of the nuclear industry?

Other Websites

Useful websites from reputable organisations within the nuclear industry. They cover everything from basic theory to detailed statistics, and lots in between.

Nuclear News

Reputable sources reporting exclusively on major developments in the nuclear industry across the world. These will keep you updated on what the nuclear world is up to.

Games / Puzzles

Learning by playing? Explore the world of nuclear energy by challenging yourself with a range of games and puzzles. Think you've got what is takes?

Comics

Comics bring together art and story telling. Go on various illustrated adventures through the history, science, and technology of nuclear energy.

Music

Nuclear themed music? Surely not? Surely yes! Enjoy a tumultuous collection of nuclear themed songs which tend to err on the sillier side.

Books

Looking to dive deep into the detail of nuclear energy? Topics include its history, important events, current technology, physics, industry, and much more.

Classroom Resources

Are you a teacher looking for nuclear related resources? Make use of lesson packs, virtual tours, posters and even school trips to spice up your lesson.
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What is Explore Nuclear about?

Our vision is to transform knowledge and perceptions of the nuclear sector on a global scale.

Accessible to All

Providing a high quality and freely accessible resource for all is our priority, enabling anyone to learn about nuclear history, science, technology and careers. Explore Nuclear will attract a diverse audience.

Excellence in Education

Accurate, engaging and easily digestible education is a must, becoming the premier source of nuclear knowledge to all ages. By revolutionising the way in which nuclear knowledge is presented, ExploreNuclear.com will attract those curious about nuclear and help them to learn what they didn’t know they wanted to know.

Serving the Sector

Customising content to suit the needs and ambitions of nuclear organisations, enabling improvements in brand perception and enhanced outreach. ExploreNuclear.com will adapt to the sector’s needs.

A Career Gateway

Highlighting available careers and education routes into those careers, connecting anyone with opportunities to progress their career within the nuclear sector. ExploreNuclear.com will help to address the nuclear skills gap.

The Nuclear Core

Positioning the website as a central hub for educational nuclear-themed resources, thereby connecting users with high quality learning resources and enhance awareness of nuclear organisations. ExploreNuclear.com will become the most visited nuclear website.

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