I am a scientist in real life. In the dream, I was at a casual scientific conference, held at a beachside resort. The conference was similar to a movie depiction of European physicists, sitting at tables and gesturing at chalkboards. My 8 year old daughter was attending with the children of some other colleagues. Around 9pm, I went out to a large porch overlooking the beach. There was a nuclear explosion over the water, causing large tsunami waves. The waves washed over the beach and flooded the conference center. I searched inside for my daughter, she was not injured. I looked at my arms and saw them covered with radiation burns, then woke up.
This dream could reflect your inner fears and concerns related to your work as a scientist and the potential dangers or consequences that come with it. The casual scientific conference at a beachside resort could symbolize your professional environment and the tranquility associated with your work.
The nuclear explosion over the water and subsequent tsunami waves could represent your fears of potential catastrophic events or unexpected challenges in your career or personal life. The fact that your daughter was attending with other children but was unharmed could indicate your sense of responsibility and protection towards your loved ones, even in times of crisis.
The radiation burns on your arms may symbolize feelings of vulnerability or being exposed to harmful elements in your professional life. It could also represent the mental or emotional toll that your work as a scientist may have on you.
Overall, this dream may be a reflection of your subconscious worries about balancing your professional life with your personal responsibilities, as well as the potential risks and consequences that come with your work in the scientific field. It may be helpful to consider any underlying anxieties or stressors that you may be experiencing in your waking life and address them accordingly.