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Atomic wonderland

The development and use of the atomic bomb was a turning point in history. It seems so obvious—the world was changed, a new age dawned. But this was not the first turning point, nor the last. History is littered with critical moments, crossroads, watersheds and points of decision. Each brings a new sense of urgency, [...]

Posted 31 July 2003 † tim § atomic age § history of australian science § theses ‡ Comments (2) ° Also tagged: , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

A physicist would be best out of it

A tall, thin man in his early sixties was led into the recently remodelled Darlinghurst courtroom. Interest in the current proceedings was so great that extra seating had been provided to accommodate 200 members of the public, as well as 100 officials and 60 journalists. However, this session was to be heard in private, so [...]

Posted 15 November 1993 † tim § articles and book chapters § atomic age ‡ Comments (1) ° Also tagged: , , , , ,