#atomic-age

#atomic-age

"We are living through one of the more febrile periods of the nuclear era... the main challenge of the 80 years since the Trinity atomic test has been that we do not possess the cognitive, spiritual, and emotional capabilities necessary to successfully manage nuclear weapons without the risk of catastrophic failure."

The Manhattan Project, arguably the most successful secret military project in world history, brought together leading scientific minds to harness atomic power for national security.