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

Fusion does the opposite: It combines light atomic nuclei into heavier ones, releasing enormous energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The show examines the environmental and human cost of the atomic era through an artistic lens, tracing present day nuclear risk back to its Cold War roots.

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

“The Morris Fire produced as much energy as a thousand atomic bombs,” Akira said.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz