Cat Eyes Provide Solution For Looking Inside Nuclear Reactors

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Nuclear reactor at Reed College by Don McCullough, via Flickr. CC BY-NC 2.0

Researchers from Lancaster University in England have developed a camera that is able to see the radiation emitted by nuclear reactors. The team, led by Jonathan Beaumont, has drawn inspiration from the eyes of cats and believes this technology will boost safety and efficiency in nuclear power plants, as well as provide necessary assistance in case of nuclear disaster emergencies.