We often fear what we don’t fully understand and nuclear energy is no exception. From alarming headlines to half-truths passed down for decades, misconceptions about radiation and reactors have clouded public perception. This talk separates myth from measurable fact, unpacking what really happens inside a nuclear power plant, what radiation truly means for human health, and why the future of clean, reliable energy might just depend on seeing nuclear power with fresh eyes. A top nuclear scientist of India, Shri K.N. Vyas has played a defining role in shaping the nation’s atomic energy program. As the former Director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission (2018–2023), and Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy, he has led with vision and scientific rigor at the highest levels of India’s nuclear establishment.His pioneering contributions have been recognized with the Indian Nuclear Society Outstanding Service Award (2011), the Homi Bhabha Science and Technology Award (2006), and multiple DAE Awards (2007, 2008, 2012, 2013)—a testament to his enduring impact on the field.For Shri K.N. Vyas, nuclear science is not merely about technology, but about humanity’s future. He believes that atomic energy is a clean, sustainable source capable of meeting the world’s growing energy demands and solving the global energy crisis. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx