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In the diverse array of 138 Boy Scout merit badges lies the intriguing Nuclear Science badge, a standout emblem of the scouts’ foray into the atomic. Scouts must master tasks that sound like the makings of a young scientist: constructing Geiger counters, experimenting with seeds exposed to radiation, and exploring accelerator labs.

This badge, steeped in scientific rigor and harkening back to Cold War sensibilities, demands a profound grasp of radiation’s complexities. It’s certainly not your everyday scouting challenge!.