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The Therac-25 Catastrophe
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The Therac-25 Catastrophe

In a single moment, a trusted medical device became a lethal weapon, unleashing radiation doses up to 100 times the intended level. The Therac-25 was meant to save lives, not endanger them.

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The Therac-25 Catastrophe

The Therac-25 Catastrophe

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The Warnings NASA Ignored
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The Warnings NASA Ignored

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The Fallout of Castle Bravo

The Fallout of Castle Bravo

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The Night Bhopal Became a Ghost Town

The Night Bhopal Became a Ghost Town

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Galloping Gertie's Chaotic Dance
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Galloping Gertie's Chaotic Dance

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The Demon Core's Deadly Dance

The Demon Core's Deadly Dance

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Three Mile Island's Nuclear Meltdown

Three Mile Island's Nuclear Meltdown

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When Chernobyl Became the Unthinkable

When Chernobyl Became the Unthinkable

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