Nuclear power is among the most complex and advanced technologies we have developed as a species. Our fission reactors are some of the most complicated machines and systems ever built, which is hardly surprising given what occurs at their heart. Nuclear fission, whereby atoms of uranium are bombarded by neutrons which they absorb, causing them
Nuclear power is perhaps one of the most divisive inventions in history. Its advocates point to almost unlimited energy with minimal pollution and waste, providing power for an ever-more power hungry world. Of course this is only one part of the story, and its detractors would equally point to the equally unlimited damage which can