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2 days ago · J. Robert Oppenheimer (born Julius Robert Oppenheimer; / ˈɒpənhaɪmər / OP-ən-hy-mər; April 22, 1904 – February 18, 1967) was an American theoretical physicist who served as the director of the Manhattan Project 's Los Alamos Laboratory during World War II.
1 day ago · Trinity was the code name of the first detonation of a nuclear weapon, conducted by the United States Army at 5:29 a.m. MWT [a] (11:29:21 GMT) on July 16, 1945, as part of the Manhattan Project.
3 days ago · Substantial debate exists over the ethical, legal, and military aspects of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on 6 August and 9 August 1945 respectively at the close of World War II (1939–45).
4 days ago · NTI is a nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear and biological threats imperiling humanity. NTI works to protect lives, livelihoods, quality of life, and the environment now and for future generations.
2 days ago · One more nuclear power unit taken out of repair in Ukraine. Artur Kryzhnyi — Wednesday, 24 July 2024, 10:58. 73. Stock Photo: Getty Images. Ukrainian power engineers have repaired another nuclear power plant (NPP) unit, which will increase the amount of electricity in the system. Source: press service for the Ministry of Energy.
1 day ago · The North American Aerospace Defence Command has intercepted Russian and Chinese military aircraft flying near Alaska. According to the Russian defence ministry, the bombers were carrying out ...
2 days ago · The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has named Mirela Gavrilas, currently head of the agency’s Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response, executive director for operations, effective July 28. The EDO position is the highest-ranking NRC career position, with responsibilities for overseeing the agency’s operational and administrative functions and serving as the chief operating officer.
