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Midnight in Chernobyl

The Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster

par Adam Higginbotham ...

Lu par Jacques Roy ...

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13 heure 55 min

One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019!A New York Times Best Book of the YearA Time Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner**From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that reads almost like the script for a mov... ... En savoir plus

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One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019!A New York Times Best Book of the YearA Time Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner**From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that reads almost like the script for a mov...
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Quanta and Fields

The Biggest Ideas in the Universe

par Sean Carroll ...

Lu par Sean Carroll ...

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9 heure 49 min

Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound ... En savoir plus

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Quanta and Fields, the second book of Sean Carroll’s already internationally acclaimed series The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, is an adventure into the bare stuff of reality.Sean Carroll is creating a profoundly new approach to sharing physics with a broad audience, one that goes beyond analogies to show how physicists really think. He cuts to the bare mathematical essence of our most profound
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Hell Bomb, The

par William L. Laurence ...

Lu par Nathan Edwards ...

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3 heure 46 min

The Hell Bomb by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William L. Laurence is a sobering, meticulously detailed account of the dawn of the hydrogen bomb era. Written in the early 1950s, this scientific and political examination offers a front-row perspective on one of the most terrifying technological advancements in human history. Drawing on firsthand experiences from his time at Los Alamos and ... En savoir plus

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The Hell Bomb by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William L. Laurence is a sobering, meticulously detailed account of the dawn of the hydrogen bomb era. Written in the early 1950s, this scientific and political examination offers a front-row perspective on one of the most terrifying technological advancements in human history. Drawing on firsthand experiences from his time at Los Alamos and
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Jai Bharat Jai Jagat Bhag 2 - Anvastra, Anuvidnyan

par Avinash Dharmadhikari ...

Lu par Avinash Dharmadhikari ...

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1 heures 50 min

अविनाश धर्माधिकारी यांचे गाजलेले व्याख्यान "जय भारत जय जगत भाग २ - अण्वस्त्र अणुविज्ञान" ... En savoir plus

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अविनाश धर्माधिकारी यांचे गाजलेले व्याख्यान "जय भारत जय जगत भाग २ - अण्वस्त्र अणुविज्ञान"
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Race for Nuclear Weapons during World War II, The: The History and Legacy of Both Sides’ Efforts to Build an Atomic Bomb

par Charles River Editors ...

Lu par Bill Caufield ...

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3 heure 31 min

Before the Second World War, military conflicts were fought under orthodox conditions, usually termed “conventional warfare,” but several innovations had significantly changed combat, leading inextricably to the race for a nuclear weapon in the 1930s and 1940s. Conflicts had been fought by armies on horseback with guns of varying sophistication since the 16th century, but mechanized warfare and ... En savoir plus

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Before the Second World War, military conflicts were fought under orthodox conditions, usually termed “conventional warfare,” but several innovations had significantly changed combat, leading inextricably to the race for a nuclear weapon in the 1930s and 1940s. Conflicts had been fought by armies on horseback with guns of varying sophistication since the 16th century, but mechanized warfare and
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In Our Time: 25 Concepts and Theories in the History of Physics

A BBC Radio 4 Collection

par Melvyn Bragg ...

Lu par Melvyn Bragg ...

Collections series In Our Time
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15 heure 43 min

Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of physics through its most important ideas and hypotheses*'*In Our Time is in a class of its own' New York TimesEclectic, erudite and entertaining, In Our Time is one of Radio 4's most successful programmes, regularly attracting an audience of over 2 million for its discussions on every subject under the sun: from oceanography to Ovid.In this special ... En savoir plus

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Melvyn Bragg and guests explore the history of physics through its most important ideas and hypotheses*'*In Our Time is in a class of its own' New York TimesEclectic, erudite and entertaining, In Our Time is one of Radio 4's most successful programmes, regularly attracting an audience of over 2 million for its discussions on every subject under the sun: from oceanography to Ovid.In this special
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History of Nuclear Weapons

par Blake Carson ...

Lu par Digital Voice Madison G ...

Collections Livre audio : box set - History of
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3 heure 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The power to destroy the world—how did nuclear weapons change warfare and diplomacy? The development of nuclear weapons during World War II marked a turning point in global conflict. The Manhattan Project led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ushering in the nuclear age. This book explores the arms race between the United States and the ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The power to destroy the world—how did nuclear weapons change warfare and diplomacy? The development of nuclear weapons during World War II marked a turning point in global conflict. The Manhattan Project led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ushering in the nuclear age. This book explores the arms race between the United States and the
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Higgs

The Invention and Discovery of the 'God Particle'

par Jim Baggott ...

Lu par Julian Elfer ...

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5 heure 25 min

The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass—a ... En savoir plus

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The hunt for the Higgs particle has involved the biggest, most expensive experiment ever. So exactly what is this particle? Why does it matter so much? What does it tell us about the Universe? Did the discovery announced on 4 July 2012 finish the search? And was finding it really worth all the effort?The short answer is yes. The Higgs field is proposed as the way in which particles gain mass—a
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Atomic Bombs

The History and Abomination of Nuclear War

par Kelly Mass ...

Lu par Digital Voice Morgan G ...

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49 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The story of nuclear weapons begins not with military ambitions but with pure scientific curiosity and the revolutionary discoveries that transformed our understanding of matter and energy in the early twentieth century. The journey toward splitting the atom emerged from the work of physicists like Marie and Pierre Curie, who discovered radioactivity, ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The story of nuclear weapons begins not with military ambitions but with pure scientific curiosity and the revolutionary discoveries that transformed our understanding of matter and energy in the early twentieth century. The journey toward splitting the atom emerged from the work of physicists like Marie and Pierre Curie, who discovered radioactivity,
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End Times

A Brief Guide to the End of the World

par Bryan Walsh ...

Lu par Bryan Walsh, Corey Carthew ...

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12 heure 29 min

In this history of extinction and existential risk, a Newsweek and Bloomberg popular science and investigative journalist examines our most dangerous mistakes -- and explores how we can protect and future-proof our civilization.End Times is a compelling work of skilled reportage that peels back the layers of complexity around the unthinkable -- and inevitable -- end of humankind. From asteroids ... En savoir plus

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In this history of extinction and existential risk, a Newsweek and Bloomberg popular science and investigative journalist examines our most dangerous mistakes -- and explores how we can protect and future-proof our civilization.End Times is a compelling work of skilled reportage that peels back the layers of complexity around the unthinkable -- and inevitable -- end of humankind. From asteroids
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Trinity

The Treachery and Pursuit of the Most Dangerous Spy in History

par Frank Close ...

Lu par Anthony Howell ...

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20 heure 56 min

Brought to you by Penguin.'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the background of pre-war Nazi Germany, the ... En savoir plus

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Brought to you by Penguin.'Trinity' was the codename for the test explosion of the atomic bomb in New Mexico on 16 July 1945. This exceptional book - Trinity - tells the story of the bomb's metaphorical father, Rudolf Peierls; his intellectual son, the atomic spy, Klaus Fuchs, and the ghosts of the security services in Britain, the USA and USSR.Against the background of pre-war Nazi Germany, the
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Oppenheimer: The Genius and the Fallout

"Master 'Oppenheimer: The Genius and the Fallout' with powerful audio lessons for top performance."

par Landon Hale ...

Lu par Nick Porter ...

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2 heure 19 min

Oppenheimer: The Genius and the Fallout⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you looking to deepen your understanding of Oppenheimer's impact and scientific legacy?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all the necessary elements to grasp the significance of his contributions?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for exploring, applying ... ... En savoir plus

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Oppenheimer: The Genius and the Fallout⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you looking to deepen your understanding of Oppenheimer's impact and scientific legacy?Seeking a comprehensive guide that provides all the necessary elements to grasp the significance of his contributions?Your search ends here!This guide serves as your definitive companion for exploring, applying ...
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Stalking the Atomic City

Life Among the Decadent and the Depraved of Chornobyl

par Markiyan Kamysh ...

Lu par BJ Harrison ...

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3 heure 6 min

Since the Chornobyl nuclear disaster in April 1986, the area remains a toxic, forbidden wasteland. The zone has become a place for meditation at the edge of geography where you can lose yourself. As with all dangerous places, this terra incognita attracts a wild assortment of adventurers who climb over the barbed wire illegally to witness the aftermath of catastrophe in the flesh. Breaking the law ... En savoir plus

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Since the Chornobyl nuclear disaster in April 1986, the area remains a toxic, forbidden wasteland. The zone has become a place for meditation at the edge of geography where you can lose yourself. As with all dangerous places, this terra incognita attracts a wild assortment of adventurers who climb over the barbed wire illegally to witness the aftermath of catastrophe in the flesh. Breaking the law
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A Piece of the Sun

The Quest for Fusion Energy

par Daniel Clery ...

Lu par Don Hagen ...

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10 heure 11 min

Our rapidly industrializing world has an insatiable hunger for energy and conventional sources are struggling to meet demand. Oil is running out, coal is damaging our climate, many nations are abandoning nuclear, yet solar, wind, and water will never be a complete replacement. The solution, says Daniel Clery in this deeply researched and revelatory audiobook, is to be found in the original energy ... En savoir plus

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Our rapidly industrializing world has an insatiable hunger for energy and conventional sources are struggling to meet demand. Oil is running out, coal is damaging our climate, many nations are abandoning nuclear, yet solar, wind, and water will never be a complete replacement. The solution, says Daniel Clery in this deeply researched and revelatory audiobook, is to be found in the original energy
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The Apocalypse Factory

Plutonium and the Making of the Atomic Age

par Steve Olson ...

Lu par Jonathan Yen ...

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11 heure 9 min

It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a nuclear chain reaction of inconceivable explosive power. In a matter of months, the Hanford nuclear facility was built to produce and weaponize ... En savoir plus

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It began with plutonium, the first element ever manufactured in quantity by humans. Fearing that the Germans would be the first to weaponize the atom, the United States marshaled brilliant minds and seemingly inexhaustible bodies to find a way to create a nuclear chain reaction of inconceivable explosive power. In a matter of months, the Hanford nuclear facility was built to produce and weaponize
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Thorium-Powered Abundance

Fuel for Bold Space Exploration, Sustainable Energy, Plentiful Freshwater, Thriving Agriculture

par Michael Anderson ...

Lu par Michael Anderson ...

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6 heure 29 min

Thorium may be the most important element you've never heard of; one that could reshape the future of energy, water, food, and even space exploration.Unlike uranium, thorium is abundant, safer to use, and capable of fueling molten salt reactors that run cleanly and efficiently. Imagine an energy source two hundred times more efficient than today's nuclear plants. A lifetime supply of fuel could ... En savoir plus

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Thorium may be the most important element you've never heard of; one that could reshape the future of energy, water, food, and even space exploration.Unlike uranium, thorium is abundant, safer to use, and capable of fueling molten salt reactors that run cleanly and efficiently. Imagine an energy source two hundred times more efficient than today's nuclear plants. A lifetime supply of fuel could
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Six Minutes to Winter

Nuclear War and How to Avoid It

par Mark Lynas ...

Lu par Tom Lawrence ...

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10 heure 21 min

Bloomsbury presents Six Minutes to Winter: Nuclear War and How to Avoid It by Mark Lynas read by Tom Lawrence‘Terrifying and timely, this is a book everyone should read and heed’ - George Monbiot'Urgent, gripping and sobering, Six Minutes to Winter is a hair-raising wake-up call’ - David Wallace-Wells‘Powerful and insightful. Although many have forgotten about nuclear weapons, we shouldn't’<b... ... En savoir plus

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Bloomsbury presents Six Minutes to Winter: Nuclear War and How to Avoid It by Mark Lynas read by Tom Lawrence‘Terrifying and timely, this is a book everyone should read and heed’ - George Monbiot'Urgent, gripping and sobering, Six Minutes to Winter is a hair-raising wake-up call’ - David Wallace-Wells‘Powerful and insightful. Although many have forgotten about nuclear weapons, we shouldn't’<b...
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Nuclear Physics

par Introbooks Team ...

Lu par Andrea Giordani ...

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38 min

From the spectra of hydrogen to the cosmic showers, and the Gamma ray bursts, several interesting concepts of Nuclear physics are discussed in the useful notes that are dedicated to all levels of readers. Basic information purview is done keeping in mind of the beginners, as well as the intermediates. Upper undergraduate basic essentials are demonstrated too. In the first chapter all the knowledge ... En savoir plus

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From the spectra of hydrogen to the cosmic showers, and the Gamma ray bursts, several interesting concepts of Nuclear physics are discussed in the useful notes that are dedicated to all levels of readers. Basic information purview is done keeping in mind of the beginners, as well as the intermediates. Upper undergraduate basic essentials are demonstrated too. In the first chapter all the knowledge
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Sun in a Bottle

The Strange History of Fusion and the Science of Wishful Thinking

par Charles Seife ...

Lu par Bill Weideman ...

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9 heure 7 min

With his knack for translating science into understandable, anecdotal prose and his trademark dry humor, award-winning science writer Charles Seife presents the first narrative account of the history of fusion for general readers in more than a decade. Tracing the story from its beginning into the twenty-first century, Sun in a Bottle reveals fusion's explosive role in some of the biggest ... En savoir plus

$20.99 CAD

With his knack for translating science into understandable, anecdotal prose and his trademark dry humor, award-winning science writer Charles Seife presents the first narrative account of the history of fusion for general readers in more than a decade. Tracing the story from its beginning into the twenty-first century, Sun in a Bottle reveals fusion's explosive role in some of the biggest
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Survival Skills for Kids: A Fun and Practical Guide to Bush craft, Outdoor Adventure (Discover Must-know Secrets to Stay Safe, Build Shelters, Start Fires, and Explore the Wilderness)

par Brian Duncan ...

Lu par Digital Voice Mason G ...

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2 heure 18 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.While most of us will never find us in such a situation, it’s important to develop skills that help you stay safe, feel comfortable in nature, and develop confidence in your ability to solve problems.Survival Skills for Kids will help you adapt to tough or possibly dangerous situations, and they lay the groundwork for increased self-reliance and ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.While most of us will never find us in such a situation, it’s important to develop skills that help you stay safe, feel comfortable in nature, and develop confidence in your ability to solve problems.Survival Skills for Kids will help you adapt to tough or possibly dangerous situations, and they lay the groundwork for increased self-reliance and
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Radiation

What It Is, What You Need to Know

par Robert Peter Gale, Eric Lax ...

Lu par Robert Fass ...

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7 heure 27 min

The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity.Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist. And while radiation can be dangerous, it is also deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Robert Peter Gale, M.D,—the doctor to whom concerned governments turned in ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

The essential guide to radiation: the good, the bad, and the utterly fascinating, explained with unprecedented clarity.Earth, born in a nuclear explosion, is a radioactive planet; without radiation, life would not exist. And while radiation can be dangerous, it is also deeply misunderstood and often mistakenly feared. Now Robert Peter Gale, M.D,—the doctor to whom concerned governments turned in
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Survival Skills for Kids: Learn Basic First Aid and Become a Confident Nature Explorer (How Any Child Can Quickly Master Bushcraft & Camping Skills to Build Confidence)

par Mike Woodard ...

Lu par Digital Voice Mason G ...

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1 heures 58 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you ready to transform your child's outdoor adventures into unforgettable learning experiences. Are you unsure how to teach them practical skills like building a shelter or finding water safely?Do you long to see them build confidence and self-reliance through nature? Does the idea of your child being able to confidently navigate the wilderness and ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Are you ready to transform your child's outdoor adventures into unforgettable learning experiences. Are you unsure how to teach them practical skills like building a shelter or finding water safely?Do you long to see them build confidence and self-reliance through nature? Does the idea of your child being able to confidently navigate the wilderness and
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Journey into the Birth of the Atomic Age: Easy Listening Edition

"Step into the Atomic Age with our engaging audio guide - perfect for effortless learning!"

par Harrison Drake ...

Lu par Nick Porter ...

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2 heure 25 min

Journey into the Birth of the Atomic Age: Easy Listening Edition⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you eager to delve into history’s monumental events and enrich your understanding of the atomic age?Looking for a thorough guide that encapsulates all the critical milestones and breakthroughs of this transformative era?Your search ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate... ... En savoir plus

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Journey into the Birth of the Atomic Age: Easy Listening Edition⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide ⭐⭐Are you eager to delve into history’s monumental events and enrich your understanding of the atomic age?Looking for a thorough guide that encapsulates all the critical milestones and breakthroughs of this transformative era?Your search ends here!This audiobook is your ultimate...
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Creation of Nuclear Weapons – The Manhattan Project, The

The Secret Race to Build the Atomic Bomb and Change the Course of History

par Cristian Tyler ...

Lu par Cristian Tyler ...

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1 heures 8 min

The atomic bomb ended World War II, but its creation was one of the most secretive and controversial projects in human history. Behind closed doors, the world’s greatest scientists—including Albert Einstein, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and Enrico Fermi—raced to develop nuclear weapons before Nazi Germany or Imperial Japan. But what really happened in the laboratories and desert testing sites of the ... En savoir plus

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The atomic bomb ended World War II, but its creation was one of the most secretive and controversial projects in human history. Behind closed doors, the world’s greatest scientists—including Albert Einstein, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and Enrico Fermi—raced to develop nuclear weapons before Nazi Germany or Imperial Japan. But what really happened in the laboratories and desert testing sites of the
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