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Demiralp, Burcu – ProQuest LLC, 2022
One of the challenges humans face is making collective decisions with regards to controversial issues related to science, namely socio-scientific issues (SSIs). Genetic modification, nuclear energy, experimental drugs, 5G technology are a few examples of SSIs. Some of the concerns posed by such issues are compromise to privacy and identity, threat…
Descriptors: Scientific Attitudes, Decision Making, News Reporting, Genetics
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Seaborg, Glenn T. – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1971
Argues in favor of extending the peaceful use of atomic energy. (AL)
Descriptors: Energy, Environment, Nuclear Energy, Radiation
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Lindop, Patricia J.; Rotblat, J. – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1971
Descriptors: Environment, Genetics, Nuclear Energy, Pollution
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Tamplin, Arthur R. – Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 1971
Examines the competing claims of safe" radiation levels from nuclear power plants and analyzes some of the arguments used by protagonists and antagonists. Claims that the real question, Why more power?", is becoming obscured. (AL)
Descriptors: Biology, Environment, Genetics, Medicine
Hogerton, John F. – 1964
This publication is one of a series of information booklets for the general public published by The United States Atomic Energy Commission. Among the topics discussed are: What is Atomic Power?; What Does Safety Depend On?; Control of Radioactive Material During Operation; Accident Prevention; Containment in the Event of an Accident; Licensing and…
Descriptors: Energy, Environment, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Physics