核分裂是20世紀最重大的發現之一。對人類來說，核反應所釋放的能量一開始可以帶來極大的科學與實用潛能，不過相對的，風險也愈來越顯而易見。美國、俄羅斯、中國建立的強大核武足以多次毀滅世界。同時，越來越多的國家也發展原子彈。車諾比核災事件清楚地告訴我們，即使是民用核能都可能導致難以掌控的風險。【核風暴特別報導】將深入探討核分裂的各個層面，不論是核武擴張和車諾比核災，還是放射性廢料這一顆滴答作響的定時炸彈。 Nuclear fission was one of the most dramatic discoveries of the 20th century. The energy released by the reaction was initially seen as something with enormous scientific and practical potential for humankind – but the risks soon became apparent. The US, Russia and China built up huge nuclear arsenals that could destroy the world several times over. More and more nations developed their own atomic bombs. The nuclear accident at Chernobyl made very clear that even the civilian use of nuclear power can unleash dangers almost beyond its control. Full Report Special shines a spotlight on aspects of nuclear fission: from the spread of nuclear weapons to Chernobyl and the ticking time bomb that is radioactive waste.

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