Might get really into learning about Chernobyl
@beck congratulations, you've picked one of many nerd's specialist topics!
once you've skipped over the technical detail and the curiosity of it all, i normally urge people to read this
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Voices-Chernobyl-History-Nuclear-Disaster/dp/0312425848/
however, i do not advise it unless you're willing to deal with some of the most dire and deeply depressing human stories you will read. not even the pets get off easy.