USE OF RADIOACTIVITYOne of the greatest events of the twentieth century was the use of the radioisotope as a source of energy and as a medical and industrial tool. The use of radioactivity has been a global problem due to its very nature. When used for peaceful purposes, it is a triumph of science because it can solve energy problems in the form of nuclear energy, but the side effects in the form of harmful radiation and harmful radioactive waste are the real limitations of science. This essay will attempt to analyze the application of science in the use of radioactivity and radioactive isotopes and how science is not so effective in managing the side effects. What is radioactivity? Radioactive isotopes are heavy nuclei of some elements that have extra neutrons. The extra neutrons in their nuclei make them unstable, so the nuclei disintegrate spontaneously, emitting alpha, beta and gamma radiation. For example, the process of transforming an unstable nucleus into another element is called transmutation. The above phenomenon is called radioactivity. To save words, let's not go into the basic details of this radiation, but this radiation makes radioisotopes our friends or enemies. This radiation revolves around the problem of its use and disposal. Interestingly, both use and disposal are issues of concern. Disposal is a problem because the waste is not biodegradable and the resulting harmful radiation could cause cancer and alter genes in DNA, etc. The use of radioactivity is itself a problem. Is it safe to use? Where will the nuclear power plant be located? Where will the waste end up? The most important use of radioactivity is in the production of nuclear energy. There are two basic ways in which nuclear energy can be released from… middle of paper… This site requires detailed planning by the country's agencies, such as the Department of Energy in the United States. Long-term isolation of high-level waste is usually carried out in rural areas and it is suggested that the planning, construction and operation of the repositories would result in a significant socioeconomic effect (Finsterbausch 1980). The economic and social costs outweigh the social and social costs. economic benefits.Bibliography1. http://www.chem.duke.edu/~jds/cruise_chem/nuclear/agriculture.html2. http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/inf55.html3. http://science.howstuffworks.com/nuclear-bomb.htm4. http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=316&page=285. http://www.ex.ac.uk/~yszhang/caesium/welcome.htm6. http://www.epa.gov/radiation/radionuclides/7. http://mrws.decc.gov.uk/en/mrws/cms/Home/What_is_radiow/What_is_radiow.aspx