The 1945 Trinity nuclear test fused desert sand and bomb-tower materials into trinitite—a glassy substance unlike anything ...

Samples of "trinitite" created during the world’s first nuclear bomb test in 1945 contain unique crystals never seen before.

Despite being the most abundant particles in the universe, neutrinos are notoriously difficult to detect. Could launching a ...

Against a backdrop of increased tension among the world’s major powers, the risks and effects of nuclear war have received ...

Matter behaves strangely under extreme conditions, and often, remnants of these behaviors are left behind even when ...

For many medical students the spring season can be the height of preparation for Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). The exam aims to measure basic science knowledge and ...

The magnet, which is 7 feet tall and 4 feet wide, will be used in the under-construction Beam Lifetime 3 experiment, a ...

The job title is mundane, but the job description borders on extraordinary. A good tour guide must be able to: Instantly earn the trust of a group of strangers. Tell folks what they can and can’t ...

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Virginia Tech to help manage and operate a nuclear physics research facility in ...

The pristine white coat in India is more than just a profession, it is a dream that quietly takes shape in the lives of lakhs ...