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Two ambitious men. One historic mission. With a blinding flash in the New Mexico desert in the summer of 1945, the world was changed forever. The bomb that ushered in the atomic age was the product of one of history's most improbable partnerships. The General and the Genius reveals how two extraordinary men pulled off the greatest scientific feat of the 20th century.

Quantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is so important that it provides the fundamental underpinning of all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no computers, no science of molecular biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering. In...

One of Library Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2015 Following his acclaimed Atlantic and The Men Who United the States, New York Times bestselling author Simon Winchester offers an enthralling biography of the Pacific Ocean and its role in the modern world, exploring our relationship with this...

After a devastating run of German victories, Allied troops are beginning to halt Hitler’s advance. But far from the battlefields, Allied scientists are struggling. Intelligence reports put them a distant second behind the Germans in a competition that could determine the outcome of the war: the race to build the world’s first nuclear weapon. For the Allies’ top scientists, the race is deeply personal. J. Robert Oppenheimer, Enrico Fermi, and Samuel Goudsmit have known Hitler’s chief atomic scientist, Werner Heisenberg, for years.

This podcast discusses the history of scientific thought and tells stories about the greatest scientific discoveries and the scientists who made them. There may also be an inordinate amount of Xennial-related references thrown in along the way. Episodes will be released every two weeks on Fridays! Thanks for listening.

Sharing the Atom, a special podcast from the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration and Argonne National Laboratory, takes you on a journey from the discovery of nuclear fission to the development of global commitments and systems to also use that discovery for good. Sharing the Atom tells the story of how world leaders came together to develop a political and legal framework that enables the pursuit of nuclear technologies for peaceful use and how that framework is needed more than ever today. At the center of this story is an international treaty: The Nuclear ...

Nuclear Russia probes the juncture of history of science and technology, political and cultural history, and environmental history. It considers the atom in Russian society as a reflection of Leninist technological utopianism, Cold War imperatives, scientific hubris, public acceptance, and a state desire to conquer nature. Furthermore the audiobook examines the vital – and perhaps unexpected – significance of ethnicity and gender in nuclear history by looking at how Kazakhs and Nenets lost their homelands and their health in Russia in the wake of nuclear testing.

Step into alternative timelines and discover how different our world might look if history took a different turn. Each immersive episode blends rigorous research with captivating storytelling, bringing to life the voices, events, and cultures often lost to time. From ancient libraries that never fell to new alliances that changed empires forever, we spark your imagination and challenge how you understand the past.

It was a watershed year for Canada and the world. 1945 set Canada on a bold course into the future. A huge sense of relief marked the end of hostilities. Yet there was also fear and uncertainty about the perilous new world that was unfolding in the wake of the American decision to use the atomic...

"National Treasures" is a captivating podcast series exploring the lives of remarkable individuals from the Diaspora who have made significant contributions to the United Kingdom.Hosted and produced by Sumit Sharma (Breaking Atoms), each episode is a rich and evocative portrait of people who have overcome significant challenges, broken barriers, and become cherished icons within British society."National Treasures" is not just a collection of biographies; it is an immersive experience that weaves together personal anecdotes, cultural insights, and the broader societal contexts that have shaped...

DNA: The Trailblazers of Hip Hop - a deep dive into the creative gene pool of Hip Hop's new leaders. Created by Breaking Atoms, each episode explores the artistic lineage of several present-day pioneers of Hip Hop. From influences to subject matter to character traits, DNA unpacks the journeys of the future legends shaping Hip Hop culture and contributing to its evolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.