Hasan Jasim - The time has come to dismantle a pervasive and damaging myth: that the United States had to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to bring World War II to a close. Recent publications, such as The Kansas City Star, have continued to perpetuate this myth, presenting it as uncontested truth. The claims that need to be debunked are as follows: These … [Read more...] about It’s time to end the myth that the US needed to drop atomic bombs to end World War II | Opinion
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The Controversial Toy Kit That Allowed Children to Conduct Nuclear Reactions: The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab
It may sound unbelievable, but in the early 1950s, a toy kit was available on the market that allowed children to conduct nuclear reactions in the comfort of their own homes. The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab, produced by the A. C. Gilbert Company, contained actual radioactive materials that kids could use to perform experiments and learn about the fascinating world of atomic … [Read more...] about The Controversial Toy Kit That Allowed Children to Conduct Nuclear Reactions: The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab
Destructive Beauty: Icebergs Flip with the Power of an Atomic Bomb
While icebergs may appear to be gentle giants, when they flip over, they can unleash a deadly power. While this clearly displays their stunning underbelly, it also creates tsunamis, earthquakes, and may even swallow adjacent boats. But what causes these massive ice mountains to topple in the first place? To comprehend this process, we must first define icebergs. An … [Read more...] about Destructive Beauty: Icebergs Flip with the Power of an Atomic Bomb