2016—In Houston, hundreds rally to support Islam. Hundreds more rally, armed, to oppose it. All have been duped by a Russian troll farm. 2001—GAO refutes the…
After the conclusion of World War II and the catastrophic consequences of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear attacks, the Cold War was imminent. The devastating impact and formidable capabilities of atomic bombs compelled global superpowers to engage in a fervent pursuit of nuclear research. The United States, for instance, was willing to deploy a third …
In the history of atomic research, few stories are as gripping or cautionary as that of the demon core, a plutonium sphere designed for one of history's most devastating weapons. This tale not only encapsulates the highest point of atomic ambition but also serves as a somber reminder of the human cost associated with such power.
Two deadly incidents that were part of the Manhattan Project aren't in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer. Let's look at the good reasons behind their exclusion.