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Uranium, a nondescript element when found in nature, in the past century has become more sought after than gold. Its nucleus is so heavy that it is highly unstable and radioactive. If broken apart, it unleashes the tremendous power within the atom—the most controversial type of energy ever discovered.Set against the darkening shadow of World War II, Amir D. Aczel's suspenseful account tells the ... Read more

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Sun in a Bottle

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It should be obvious even to the Scientists that discovered the God Particle, otherwise known as the Higgs Boson, that only some form of God would be the one to send out all of his particles. But, too many of us are so objective and jaded that we miss the most obvious lessons in Science right in front of our eyes. The God Particles were the first of such things created during the Big Bang and we ... Read more

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Nuclear Physics History: From Splitting the Atom to Shaping the Modern World

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Trace the gripping history of science and intense geopolitics that transformed glowing uranium into a world-ending weapon. Perfect for your daily commute, this dramatic narrative explores the dawn of quantum mechanics and the fierce race to harness atomic energy. Experience the intellectual thrill of discovery without getting bogged down by heavy mathematics.Step inside top-secret wartime ... Read more

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Nuclear Weapons: How Humanity Built the Power to End Itself

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Explore the gripping history of nuclear strategy, from atomic physics breakthroughs to Cold War arms races. Perfect for your focused commute, this sobering narrative reveals how scientific curiosity birthed a military technology capable of destroying humanity.Step inside high-stakes war rooms and secret laboratories to experience the raw tension of global politics and deterrence. This intellectual ... Read more

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1 hour 46 min

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Why Neutrinos are the Weirdest Particles in the Universe

by Turing Editorial Team ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

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Nuclear Age Explained: From Splitting the Atom to Today’s Geopolitics in 10 Clear Lessons

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Unabridged

1 hour 58 min

Master the gripping geopolitical history and complex science of the atomic bomb without needing a physics degree. Perfect for an illuminating morning commute, this tense yet accessible narrative breaks down how invisible particles forged global security and pushed humanity to the brink of destruction.Transform your daily walk into a deep-focus learning experience as you navigate the high-stakes ... Read more

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Der schlimmste Atomunfall der USA

Chernobyl

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In Our Time: 25 Concepts and Theories in the History of Physics

Uranium Wars

Why the Universe Exists

Night Chernobyl Exploded, The

Six Minutes to Winter

Race for Nuclear Weapons during World War II, The: The History and Legacy of Both Sides’ Efforts to Build an Atomic Bomb

Brief History of Antimatter, A: The Mirror Image of Everything

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The Apocalypse Factory

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Atomic Adventures

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The God Particle Bible

Nuclear Physics History: From Splitting the Atom to Shaping the Modern World

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Antimatter: The Mirror-Image Stuff That Could Destroy Everything

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Neutrinos: The Ghost Particles

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String Theory Explained: A Friendly Guide to the Smallest Strings, the Biggest Universes, and Whether Any of It Might Be True