It fascinates me how something so deadly can look so tranquil. Imagine swimming through this radioactive pool of rods, which were once in the core of a nuclear reactor; stored and cooled here for many years. Hats off to you, science and technology - you kick massive ass.
April 27 2011 • 11·23 am • 10 notes

It fascinates me how something so deadly can look so tranquil. Imagine swimming through this radioactive pool of rods, which were once in the core of a nuclear reactor; stored and cooled here for many years. Hats off to you, science and technology - you kick massive ass.

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