Nuclear Facts
Did You Know?
As of September 2009, nuclear power met 15 per cent of global electricity demand with 436 operable nuclear reactors and another 50 under construction.
Nuclear applications
Why food irradiation?
Discusses the health benefits of irradiating food, how food is irradiated, whether there are health concerns with irradiation, and where it is done now.
Commercial applications of nuclear technology
Consumer products, industries, and the agricultural and aeronautical sectors all benefit from nuclear technology, as is discussed in this fact sheet.
How is nuclear technology used in smoke detectors?
Describes the different kinds of smoke detectors, how radiation is used, the safety of smoke detectors, and how to safely dispose of them.
Consumer products containing radioactive materials
A Health Physics Society fact sheet on common consumer products that contain radioactive materials.