atomic

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This is a city of ancient caves but also of modern mills and atomic research facilities, which makes it impossible for two people to view it in the same way.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Many have expressed fears of an Orwellian-style forever war, or worse, the use of the atomic weapon invented “to end all wars” in a twisted attempt to do so, poisoning the region as a byproduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Knowing how this process depends on atomic arrangement and motion is essential for accurately modeling radiation damage in water and in biological environments, as well as for interpreting ultrafast X-ray experiments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Araghchi denied the claim, noting that Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium—and therefore the number of atomic bombs it could theoretically fuel—had been a matter of public record for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

For instance, at different times, his wicked tricks included everything from atomic ray guns to sulfur and brimstone.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder