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When most people think of nuclear technology, their minds likely drift to the devastating use of atomic bombs during World War II or catastrophic incidents like Chernobyl in Ukraine and Fukushima in Japan. The 1979 Three Mile Island accident in the United States remains a stark reminder of how human error and mechanical failure can lead to serious nuclear accidents. While such events have been rare, their profound impacts leave lasting impressions on public consciousness. The fear of radiation, environmental damage, and loss of life continues to shape perceptions of nuclear technology as inherently dangerous.