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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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Atomic Accidents

A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters; From the Ozark Mountains to Fukushima

par James Mahaffey ...

Lu par Tom Weiner ...

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15 heure 54 min

A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear scienceFrom the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of ... En savoir plus

$41.99 CAD

A gripping narrative of nuclear mishaps and meltdowns around the globe, all of which have proven pivotal to the advancement of nuclear scienceFrom the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters. Mahaffey, a long-time advocate of
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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

$27.99 CAD

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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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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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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Collisions

A Physicist's Journey from Hiroshima to the Death of the Dinosaurs

par Alec Nevala-Lee ...

Lu par Christopher Grove ...

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10 heure 24 min

To his admirers, Luis W. Alvarez was the most accomplished, inventive, and versatile experimental physicist of his generation. During World War II, he achieved major breakthroughs in radar, played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and served as the lead scientific observer at the bombing of Hiroshima. In the decades that followed, he revolutionized particle physics with the hydrogen bubble ... En savoir plus

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To his admirers, Luis W. Alvarez was the most accomplished, inventive, and versatile experimental physicist of his generation. During World War II, he achieved major breakthroughs in radar, played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and served as the lead scientific observer at the bombing of Hiroshima. In the decades that followed, he revolutionized particle physics with the hydrogen bubble
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Quantum Theory of Fields: An Intuitive Audio Guide to Relativistic Quantum Physics, Particles, and the Modern Standard Model

par Richard Holmberg ...

Lu par Richard Holmberg ...

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1 heures 53 min

Master the complexities of quantum physics and the Standard Model without struggling through dense, frustrating equations. Perfect for a mentally stimulating commute or a deep-focus learning session, this accessible science guide bridges the gap between basic mechanics and the subatomic universe. Experience the mind-expanding realization that continuous fields, rather than solid particles, are the ... En savoir plus

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Master the complexities of quantum physics and the Standard Model without struggling through dense, frustrating equations. Perfect for a mentally stimulating commute or a deep-focus learning session, this accessible science guide bridges the gap between basic mechanics and the subatomic universe. Experience the mind-expanding realization that continuous fields, rather than solid particles, are the
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Particle Physics Explained: A Friendly Guide to Quarks, Fields, and the Hidden Rules of the Universe

par James Whitfield ...

Lu par James Whitfield ...

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1 heures 55 min

Demystify subatomic physics and quantum mechanics through captivating stories that make the universe's hidden rules click. Perfect for turning a daily commute into a mind-expanding journey, this guided tour translates dense equations into vivid, everyday reality. You will steadily zoom inward from familiar objects to the invisible forces that dictate how all matter behaves.Experience the awe ... En savoir plus

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Demystify subatomic physics and quantum mechanics through captivating stories that make the universe's hidden rules click. Perfect for turning a daily commute into a mind-expanding journey, this guided tour translates dense equations into vivid, everyday reality. You will steadily zoom inward from familiar objects to the invisible forces that dictate how all matter behaves.Experience the awe
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Nuclear Physics Explained: A Friendly Beginner’s Guide to Atoms, Radiation, and the Power Inside the Nucleus

par James Whitfield ...

Lu par James Whitfield ...

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1 heures 49 min

Master the fascinating science of nuclear energy and radiation without ever touching complex mathematics. Perfect for an inquisitive morning commute or a relaxing evening of lifelong learning, this calm, accessible guide transforms intimidating physics into an engaging journey. Zoom down to the microscopic scale to explore the invisible forces powering our entire universe.Replace fear and ... En savoir plus

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Master the fascinating science of nuclear energy and radiation without ever touching complex mathematics. Perfect for an inquisitive morning commute or a relaxing evening of lifelong learning, this calm, accessible guide transforms intimidating physics into an engaging journey. Zoom down to the microscopic scale to explore the invisible forces powering our entire universe.Replace fear and
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Brief History of Particle Physics, A: The Hunt for the Smallest Things in the Universe

par Daniel Mercer ...

Lu par Daniel Mercer ...

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1 heures 53 min

Embark on a mind-expanding history of science and particle physics to decode the fundamental building blocks of reality. Perfect for a daily commute, this awe-inspiring narrative turns dense equations into a high-stakes scientific adventure. Discover how brilliant thinkers shattered the illusion of solid matter to reveal a chaotic, invisible world of quarks and quantum fields.Whether fueling ... En savoir plus

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Embark on a mind-expanding history of science and particle physics to decode the fundamental building blocks of reality. Perfect for a daily commute, this awe-inspiring narrative turns dense equations into a high-stakes scientific adventure. Discover how brilliant thinkers shattered the illusion of solid matter to reveal a chaotic, invisible world of quarks and quantum fields.Whether fueling
... En savoir plus
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Brief History of Nuclear Fusion, A: Humanity's Quest for Limitless Energy

par Thomas Ellwood ...

Lu par Thomas Ellwood ...

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1 heures 53 min

The race to unlock limitless clean energy through nuclear fusion is the most ambitious scientific quest in human history. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking a hopeful perspective on our climate crisis, this fascinating journey transforms complex astrophysics into gripping drama. Experience how a simple question about what makes the stars shine sparked a high-stakes ... En savoir plus

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The race to unlock limitless clean energy through nuclear fusion is the most ambitious scientific quest in human history. Whether you are powering through a morning commute or seeking a hopeful perspective on our climate crisis, this fascinating journey transforms complex astrophysics into gripping drama. Experience how a simple question about what makes the stars shine sparked a high-stakes
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Particle Physics for Kids: A Fun Adventure into the Smallest Particles in Existence

par Benjamin Marsh ...

Lu par Benjamin Marsh ...

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2 heure 48 min

Embark on a playful STEM audio adventure into the microscopic universe hidden inside everyday matter. Perfect for engaging homeschool learning or keeping kids entertained on family road trips, this high-energy journey transforms heavy physics into pure audio wonder. Join three curious kids and a wisecracking gadget as they shrink down, zoom past molecules, and dive headfirst into the quantum realm ... En savoir plus

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Embark on a playful STEM audio adventure into the microscopic universe hidden inside everyday matter. Perfect for engaging homeschool learning or keeping kids entertained on family road trips, this high-energy journey transforms heavy physics into pure audio wonder. Join three curious kids and a wisecracking gadget as they shrink down, zoom past molecules, and dive headfirst into the quantum realm
... En savoir plus
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Nuclear Physics for Kids: A Fun Guide to the Incredible Power Inside Tiny Atoms

par Emily Cartwright ...

Lu par Emily Cartwright ...

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1 heures 49 min

Spark your child's STEM curiosity with this playful, educational audio journey into the hidden microscopic universe. Perfect for family road trips or engaging afternoon listening, this friendly guide transforms complex science into a captivating, fear-free adventure.Empower future scientists to understand how tiny particles power everything from the pizza we eat to the stars in the sky. Using ... En savoir plus

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Spark your child's STEM curiosity with this playful, educational audio journey into the hidden microscopic universe. Perfect for family road trips or engaging afternoon listening, this friendly guide transforms complex science into a captivating, fear-free adventure.Empower future scientists to understand how tiny particles power everything from the pizza we eat to the stars in the sky. Using
... En savoir plus
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Particle Physics

A Very Short Introduction

par Frank Close ...

Lu par Mike Cooper ...

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4 heure 1 min

Following the discovery of the Higgs boson, Frank Close has produced this major revision to his classic and compelling introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe. Frank Close takes us on a journey into the atom to examine known particles such as quarks, electrons, and the ghostly neutrino, and explains the key role and significance of the Higgs boson. Along the way he ... En savoir plus

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Following the discovery of the Higgs boson, Frank Close has produced this major revision to his classic and compelling introduction to the fundamental particles that make up the universe. Frank Close takes us on a journey into the atom to examine known particles such as quarks, electrons, and the ghostly neutrino, and explains the key role and significance of the Higgs boson. Along the way he
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THE ATOM AND THE BOHR THEORY OF ITS STRUCTURE AN ELEMENTARY PRESENTATION HELGE HOLST

Unveil the secrets of atomic structure — Helge Holst’s clear and fascinating guide to Bohr’s groundbreaking theory that changed modern physics forever

par HELGE HOLST ...

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5 heure 46 min

The Atom and the Bohr Theory of Its Structure: An Elementary Presentation by Helge Holst is a compelling audiobook that provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles of atomic physics. Holst explains the structure of the atom and the groundbreaking Bohr model in a way that is both educational and engaging, making complex scientific concepts understandable for a wide ... En savoir plus

$5.99 CAD

The Atom and the Bohr Theory of Its Structure: An Elementary Presentation by Helge Holst is a compelling audiobook that provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamental principles of atomic physics. Holst explains the structure of the atom and the groundbreaking Bohr model in a way that is both educational and engaging, making complex scientific concepts understandable for a wide
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Chernobyl: The Incredible True Story of the World's Worst Nuclear Disaster (Historical Fiction Novel Inspired by the True Story of the World’s Worst Nuclear Disaster)

par Ryan Gonzalez ...

Lu par Digital Voice Mason G ...

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1 heures 32 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but comprehensive account of what really happened.From the desperate fight to prevent a burning reactor core from irradiating eastern europe, to the self-sacrifice of the heroic men who entered fields of radiation so strong that machines wouldn’t work, to the surprising truth about ... En savoir plus

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book, the result of five years of research, presents an accessible but comprehensive account of what really happened.From the desperate fight to prevent a burning reactor core from irradiating eastern europe, to the self-sacrifice of the heroic men who entered fields of radiation so strong that machines wouldn’t work, to the surprising truth about
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Half Lives

The Unlikely History of Radium

par Lucy Jane Santos ...

Lu par Deirdra Whelan ...

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7 heure 38 min

The fascinating, curious, and sometimes macabre history of radium as seen in its uses in everyday lifeOf all the radioactive elements discovered at the end of the nineteenth century, it was radium that became the focus of both public fascination and entrepreneurial zeal.Half Lives tells the fascinating, curious, sometimes macabre story of the element through its ascendance as a desirable item—a ... En savoir plus

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The fascinating, curious, and sometimes macabre history of radium as seen in its uses in everyday lifeOf all the radioactive elements discovered at the end of the nineteenth century, it was radium that became the focus of both public fascination and entrepreneurial zeal.Half Lives tells the fascinating, curious, sometimes macabre story of the element through its ascendance as a desirable item—a
... En savoir plus
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Emergency

par Neil Strauss ...

Lu par Neil Strauss ...

Version Abrégée

8 heure 18 min

Terrorist attacks. Natural disasters. Domestic crackdowns. Economic collapse. Riots. Wars. Disease. Starvation.What can you do when it all hits the fan?You can learn to be self-sufficient and survive without the system.""I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes."" So begins Neil Strauss's harrowing new book: his first full-length work since the international bestseller The Game, ... En savoir plus

$28.99 CAD

Terrorist attacks. Natural disasters. Domestic crackdowns. Economic collapse. Riots. Wars. Disease. Starvation.What can you do when it all hits the fan?You can learn to be self-sufficient and survive without the system.""I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes."" So begins Neil Strauss's harrowing new book: his first full-length work since the international bestseller The Game,
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A Is for Atom, A 1953 Documentary on Audio

par True Boardman ...

Lu par Bud Hiestand ...

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14 min

The following is the audio track for the 1953 promotional animated short documentary film created by John Sutherland and sponsored by General Electric explaining what an atom is, how nuclear energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peacetime uses of nuclear power, and the by-products of nuclear fission. ... En savoir plus

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The following is the audio track for the 1953 promotional animated short documentary film created by John Sutherland and sponsored by General Electric explaining what an atom is, how nuclear energy is released from certain kinds of atoms, the peacetime uses of nuclear power, and the by-products of nuclear fission.
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The Boy Who Played with Fusion

Extreme Science, Extreme Parenting, and How to Make a Star

par Tom Clynes ...

Lu par P. J. Ochlan ...

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12 heure 27 min

This is the story of how an American teenager became the youngest person ever to build a working nuclear fusion reactor.By the age of nine, Taylor Wilson had mastered the science of rocket propulsion. At eleven, his grandmother’s cancer diagnosis drove him to investigate new ways to produce medical isotopes. And by fourteen, Wilson had built a 500-million-degree reactor and become the youngest ... En savoir plus

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This is the story of how an American teenager became the youngest person ever to build a working nuclear fusion reactor.By the age of nine, Taylor Wilson had mastered the science of rocket propulsion. At eleven, his grandmother’s cancer diagnosis drove him to investigate new ways to produce medical isotopes. And by fourteen, Wilson had built a 500-million-degree reactor and become the youngest
... En savoir plus
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A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told

par Gerald Watson Hinkley ...

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1 heures 3 min

A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told by Gerald Watson Hinkley opens the door to the fascinating world of metals, alloys, and the science behind their transformation. Written in an approachable and engaging style, the book simplifies the complex principles of metallurgy—making it understandable not only for professionals and students but also for curious readers eager to learn how metals ... En savoir plus

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A Few Secrets of the Metallurgist Simply Told by Gerald Watson Hinkley opens the door to the fascinating world of metals, alloys, and the science behind their transformation. Written in an approachable and engaging style, the book simplifies the complex principles of metallurgy—making it understandable not only for professionals and students but also for curious readers eager to learn how metals
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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 ...

Version Longue

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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Report on the accident at Windscale No. 1 Pile on 10 October 1957

The Penney Report

par William Penney, Basil F J Schonland, David E H Peirson, J M Kay, Jack Diamond ...

Lu par Man with a Cat ...

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1 heures

A serious fire developed in the core of a nuclear reactor at Windscale Works, Sellafield, northwest England, which led to the release of significant quantities of radioactive material into the environment during 10–11th October, 1957. In 1957, Windscale Works was operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), and on 15th October it was announced by the Chairman of the UKAEA that a ... En savoir plus

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A serious fire developed in the core of a nuclear reactor at Windscale Works, Sellafield, northwest England, which led to the release of significant quantities of radioactive material into the environment during 10–11th October, 1957. In 1957, Windscale Works was operated by the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), and on 15th October it was announced by the Chairman of the UKAEA that a
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Dark Matter: The Invisible Cosmos and the Hunt for the Universe’s Missing Mass

par Leonard Kraus ...

Lu par Leonard Kraus ...

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1 heures 48 min

Embark on an awe-inspiring cosmology journey to solve astronomy's greatest puzzle: the universe's missing mass. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute or an evening of lifelong learning, this accessible physics narrative transforms abstract astrophysics into a gripping global hunt.Without relying on dense equations, you will travel from spinning galaxies to cutting-edge underground ... En savoir plus

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Embark on an awe-inspiring cosmology journey to solve astronomy's greatest puzzle: the universe's missing mass. Perfect for an intellectually stimulating commute or an evening of lifelong learning, this accessible physics narrative transforms abstract astrophysics into a gripping global hunt.Without relying on dense equations, you will travel from spinning galaxies to cutting-edge underground
... En savoir plus

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