How Nine Nuclear Saboteurs Changed WWII
Half-Life Histories · Season 1 · Episode 22
In Germany in 1939, the Uranverein, or “uranium club,” was trying to beat Oppenheimer to the bomb. The scientist believed all Germany needed was enough of a single, incredibly rare substance critical to advancing nuclear physics: heavy water. This [HALF-LIFE HISTORIES] explains what happened next.
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Season
1
Episode
22
Air Date
03/Sep/2024
Air Time
—
Runtime
17 min
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In Germany in 1939, the Uranverein, or “uranium club,” was trying to beat Oppenheimer to the bomb. The scientist believed all Germany needed was enough of a single, incredibly rare substance critical to advancing nuclear physics: heavy water. This [HALF-LIFE HISTORIES] explains what happened next.
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