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Oak Ridge, Tennessee: America's Secret Atomic City
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The Manhattan Project built the city of Oak Ridge in rural Tennessee, where secret facilities produced uranium-235 for the atomic bomb.
How Uranium Glass Got Its Glow On
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Glass that glows? You bet. And that glow comes from a source you wouldn't believe. Uranium, the same radioactive ore now used to power commercial nuclear reactors.
What is the world’s fastest supercomputer used for?
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Do you know what the world's fastest supercomputer is used for? Read on and learn about Sequoia, the world's fastest supercomputer.
Scientists Unlock Secrets of H-bomb Element Einsteinium
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Scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory just made history with einsteinium. They held a sample of the short-lived element long enough to measure some of its chemical properties.
Trillions and Quadrillions: A Short Guide to Absurdly Big Numbers
You've heard of Google, but what about a Googol? If not, then this tutorial is for you.
Japan Surrenders and World War II Ends: June 1945-September 1945
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This World War II timeline covers events from June to September 1945. Follow the events that led to Japan's surrender and the end of World War II.
Can You Name the State Each of These Celebrities Grew Up In?
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L.A. and New York may be the centers of the entertainment universe, but the coasts don't have a lock on talent. From the Midwest and the Rust Belt to New England and the deep South, do you know where these stars grew up?
Can You Guess the Southern City From a Visual Clue?
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The American South is rich in history and full of cities ... maybe more so than you realize. We have 40 pictures and a little background info for each; can you identify the cities in question? Scroll down and find out!
Grassoline: Can we fuel cars with grass?
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Grassoline for fuel is a concept that is under development in the ongoing search for an alternative to oil. Learn about the concept of grassoline.
How Nuclear Bombs Work
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Nine countries hold the 13,000 nuclear weapons in the global stockpile. That's less than during the Cold War but it doesn't change the fact that these bombs are still a threat to global humanity. So how do they work and are we close to nuclear war?