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www.npr.org
1 month ago
Science

'Oppenheimer' is winning awards. Here's the science behind the atomic bomb : Short Wave

The film 'Oppenheimer' focuses on J. Robert Oppenheimer and the science behind the atomic bomb.
The Short Wave podcast discusses the past and present science of nuclear weapons with current scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Germany news

Could the United States have dropped the first atomic bomb on Nazi Germany?

Germany was considered as a potential target for an atomic bomb during World War II.
The exhibition at the German Historical Museum explores alternative history and the potential consequences of Germany being the first country to suffer a nuclear attack. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago
East Bay food

Wiretaps and martinis: A tour of J. Robert Oppenheimer's Berkeley

The movie Oppenheimer, which examines the life of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, has generated excitement among UC Berkeley professors and residents.
The 2005 book American Prometheus, on which the movie is based, has sold out at local bookstores, with people eagerly awaiting its availability. [ more ]
PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

The Books Behind the 2024 Academy Award Nominations

Oppenheimer's life was meticulously researched by Sherwin and Bird, shedding light on his career beyond the atomic bomb.
The book delved into Oppenheimer's political affiliations and the efforts to tarnish his reputation post-World War II. [ more ]
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