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    After WWII, nuclear science led to peaceful uses like nuclear power, with the first commercial plant in 1957. However, accidents at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima showed the dangers of nuclear power and need for safety protocols. The history of nuclear science includes major discoveries but also risks that must be carefully managed for safe, responsible use of nuclear technology.

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    After WWII, nuclear science led to peaceful uses like nuclear power, with the first commercial plant in 1957. However, accidents at Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima showed the dangers of nuclear power and need for safety protocols. The history of nuclear science includes major discoveries but also risks that must be carefully managed for safe, responsible use of nuclear technology.

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    In the years following World War II, nuclear science continued to develop, leading to

    the peaceful applications of nuclear technology such as nuclear power generation.


    The first commercial nuclear power plant was built in Shippingport, Pennsylvania in
    1957, and since then, nuclear power has become an important source of energy
    worldwide.

    However, the development of nuclear science has also led to concerns about the
    safety and security of nuclear technology. The accidents at Three Mile Island in 1979,
    Chernobyl in 1986, and Fukushima in 2011 have highlighted the dangers of nuclear
    power and the need for strict safety protocols and regulations.

    Overall, the history of nuclear science has been marked by significant discoveries and
    developments that have transformed our understanding of atomic particles and their
    behavior. While nuclear technology has the potential to provide significant benefits,
    it also carries risks that must be carefully managed to ensure its safe and responsible
    use.

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