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UnavailableNuclear Energy | Bombs Come First | 2
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Nuclear Energy | Bombs Come First | 2

FromAmerican Innovations


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Nuclear Energy | Bombs Come First | 2

FromAmerican Innovations

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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Jun 21, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Second World War energized research on atomic science and the United States was at the forefront. For one, it had the scientists. Second, the US government was willing to back the research. Third, we wanted the bombs.However darkly depressing this seems it’s true. Our history of nuclear power is intertwined with the history of nuclear weapons.American Innovations is presented by ZipRecruiter. You can try it for FREE at ZipRecruiter.com/AI.Other sponsors includeWix - Launch a professional-looking website in no time for your innovative ideas with total design freedom, industry-leading SEO, and advanced code capabilities at Wix.comSimplisafe - Protect your home and family today by visiting Simplisafe.com/innovations
Released:
Jun 21, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (43)

DNA science. Artificial intelligence. Smartphones and 3D printers. Science and technology have transformed the world we live in. But how did we get here? It wasn’t by accident. Well, sometimes it was. It was also the result of hard work, teamwork, and competition. And incredibly surprising moments.Hosted by bestselling author Steven Johnson (“How We Got To Now”), American Innovations uses immersive scenes to tell the stories of the scientists, engineers, and ordinary people behind the greatest discoveries of the past century. From Wondery, the network behind Business Wars, American History Tellers, and Dirty John.