Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On July 16, 1945, at 5:30 am, the first atomic bomb in history was ...
WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. — Trinity. The test that changed the course of human history, with the first detonation of a nuclear weapon in the world – right here in New Mexico. Located two hours ...
Thursday, on the test's 75th anniversary, experts say that although time may have softened the rationale behind pursuing nuclear weapons, their importance remains undiminished. The world entered the ...