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Why is there a nuclear reactor on this NC college campus?

Visit NC State’s nuclear labs, home to the first civilian nuclear reactor in the world.

Aired 09/05/2023

SCI NC

Why is there a nuclear reactor on this NC college campus?

Special | 6m 57sVideo has Closed Captions

Visit NC State’s nuclear labs, home to the first civilian nuclear reactor in the world.

NC State in Raleigh was home to the nation’s first university nuclear reactor, built in 1950. While that reactor has been replaced, that innovative spirit persists at NC State. More than 20 research programs use the reactor to study how nuclear technology can be used to fight climate change and in medical and industrial settings. Dr. Nehemiah Mabry takes us behind the scenes to learn more.

Aired 09/05/2023

SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

SCI NC

Why is there a nuclear reactor on this NC college campus?

Special | 6m 57sVideo has Closed Captions

NC State in Raleigh was home to the nation’s first university nuclear reactor, built in 1950. While that reactor has been replaced, that innovative spirit persists at NC State. More than 20 research programs use the reactor to study how nuclear technology can be used to fight climate change and in medical and industrial settings. Dr. Nehemiah Mabry takes us behind the scenes to learn more.

Aired 09/05/2023

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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC

PBS North Carolina and Sci NC appreciate the support of The NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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