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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.

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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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Looking for some of the best nuclear related learning resources from across the web? Learn about nuclear using videos, podcasts, simulations, games, and more.

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Learning about nuclear energy has never been so easy and interactive…

Nuclear Cooling Tower – An Icon of Nuclear Energy

A nuclear cooling tower is a towering testament to the unbelievable power of a nuclear reactor. Find out what they are for and how they work.

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....

Uranium Glass – The Glow in the Dark Phenomenon

Uranium glass is a fascinating type of glass that contains small amounts of uranium oxide and has the ability to glow in the dark.

Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) – The Future of Clean Energy?

A molten salt reactor uses liquid salt as fuel and coolant, offering safer, more efficient nuclear energy with less waste and higher temperature operation.
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Stunning Photography

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

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...

Frozen in time – Unique views into the past

Breath-taking photographs of the early civil nuclear age. Things were moving fast, innovation was radical, and nuclear was on track to change the world.

Changing the world – The defining moments of nuclear history

Immerse yourself in some of the world-changing moments of nuclear history, captured by a collection of breath-taking photographs.

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.
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Interactive Exploration

Discover the world’s nuclear sites…

Map of North Korean Nuclear Sites

North Korea’s nuclear program is primarily focused on weapons development. Find out where all North Korean nuclear sites are located.

Map of Kazakh Nuclear Sites

Kazakhstan is the world's leading producer of uranium, exporting it to nations across the globe. Find out where all Kazakh nuclear sites are located.

Map of Indian Nuclear Sites

India has 22 operational nuclear reactors, with ambitious plans to expand capacity further. Find out where all Indian nuclear sites are located.

Map of Belarusian Nuclear Sites

Belarus relies on nuclear power for energy security, with its Astravets plant. Find out where all Belarusian nuclear sites are located.
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People make Nuclear

Get to know the pioneers who changed the world forever…

Marie Curie – A Symbol of Perseverance, Intelligence and Scientific Curiosity

Marie Curie dedicated her life to the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Her discoveries transformed science, and opened the doors to nuclear energy.

Enrico Fermi – Architect of the Nuclear Age

Enrico Fermi was a brilliant physicist, best known for his development of the first artificial nuclear reactor, the Chicago Pile-1.

Lise Meitner – A Pioneering Physicist and Educator

Lise Meitner is best known for her role in explaining nuclear fission. She is remembered as a trailblazer in nuclear physics and a role model for women in science.
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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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