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Cancer
fromHigh Country News
1 day ago

The dark legacy of the atomic age is still playing out in New Mexico - High Country News

The Trinity atomic bomb test's legacy continues to impact the health of nearby communities, with many suffering from cancer linked to the event.
History
fromHarvard Gazette
7 months ago

'Now I have become death, the destroyer of the worlds' - Harvard Gazette

The Trinity test produced intense nerves, awe, and sobering realization of unprecedented destructive power among assembled scientists, military personnel, and observers.
US politics
fromTruthout
9 months ago

80 Years After the Trinity Nuke Test, We're Still Living an Atomic Nightmare

Nuclear tensions and the arms race threaten global security and the survival of life on Earth.
History
fromBusiness Insider
9 months ago

What happened when the Trinity test bomb detonated, from the creation of green glass to fallout that drifted over 1,000 miles

The world's first atomic bomb exploded on July 16, 1945, in New Mexico, creating unprecedented heat and light.
Music
fromPitchfork
9 months ago

Kronos Quartet Enlist Ringo Starr, Iggy Pop, Willie Nelson, and Many More for Star-Studded Bob Dylan Covers

Kronos Quartet honors the 80th anniversary of the Trinity test with new Bob Dylan covers, including contributions from many renowned artists.
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