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How does an atomic bomb work?
Since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear weapons have been detonated more than 2,000 times as tests and displays of military power.
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Rare photos of Hiroshima and Nagasaki after the atomic bomb tragedy, 78 years later, still haunting
The world's first two atomic bombs dropped by the US military on Japanese cities created an unprecedented tragedy.
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Indus Valley Civilization: Ancient city of Mohenjo-daro, battlefield of ancient nuclear weapons?
The Indus Valley civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in human history, and its origin and decline still remain countless mysteries.
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Nuclear weapons have an expiration date like food, so what about expired nuclear weapons?
We all know that nuclear weapons, as the most powerful weapons on the planet, are extremely destructive, their lethality is evident.
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Amazing facts about nuclear weapons
The early stages of nuclear weapons development were marked by an arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
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Humans can become extinct at any time
According to Oxford University scientists, the highest probability that 100% of Earth's population will perish is 1 in 14,000.
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Benefits and harms when producing electricity from nuclear energy
Besides the immediate benefits, nuclear power in general still has potential harms that are very dangerous. So what is it? Let's find out in this article.
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Einstein's most regretful thing
Einstein's actions indirectly caused hundreds of thousands of deaths after the atomic bombings. The famous theoretical physicist always regretted his decision.
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Apocalyptic clock announces the demise date coming soon
Researchers say the world is approaching the end of the world with the two biggest risks of nuclear weapons and climate change.
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The shocking truth about the 'father' of the atomic bomb
The creator of the atomic bomb was scientist Julius Robert Oppenheimer. He was the head of the Manhattan Project - the US project to research and manufacture atomic bomb…
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Reveal the utopian secret of life inside Russian submarines
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Russia successfully tested missiles' unable to intercept
On March 11, Russia announced that it had successfully launched a supersonic missile carrying a nuclear warhead.
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How will nuclear war destroy Earth?
Witnessing the escalation of nuclear weapons around the world, scientists have produced a scary scenario for humans and the Earth if a day of nuclear war takes place.
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'Apocalyptic Clock' reported the time when humanity had destroyed 2 minutes
According to BBC, Apocalyptic clock is a symbolic tool built by the American Nuclear Group, including 15 Nobel laureates.
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Nuclear button of the US presidential life, it is now revealed
Many people still think that the US president has a magic launcher located in a suitcase called the