The Dayton Project's goal was to produce polonium during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. The work for this project mainly developed in Dayton, Ohio. Polonium is...
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As a twelve year old boy, Peter Lax took an interest in mathematics. In high school, he was even able to compete on his school’s math team. It was during...
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We want to talk about how to live more comfortably with asthma as an older adult. The first step is talking with your physician. Let them know any other medications you may be on, as asthma treatments can cause unpleasant side effects. As a former energy worker, there is a…
There are almost 450 nuclear power reactors operating in 32 countries, providing about 10% of the world’s electricity. Electricity demand is increasing about twice as fast as overall energy use and is expected to rise by more than half to 2040. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, nuclear power…
This Deseret article, co-written by CEO & President of UEW, highlights the victims of radiation who have never received compensation. Treatments required to stay alive are out of reach for many victims. Read how many are calling upon Utah Congress to make this right! Read the full article here.
Race and Reputation During the Cold War arms race, the United States also fought to win the support and friendship of other countries – particularly those in Africa and Asia....
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DC Aromory; Source: Google LIFE image archive. The Magnitude of the Manhattan Project The Manhattan Project is not only a fascinating success story due to its direct result of producing...
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Purpose Before getting into the history of nuclear testing, it is important to understand the reason why they were done. The testing itself provides vital information about how well certain...
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We want our clients to receive the benefits they deserve. As these ladies explain, it takes some time to get approval on these benefits. It's best to get started as...
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The Department of Labor was established March 4, 1913 "to foster, promote and develop the welfare of working people, to improve their working conditions, and to enhance their opportunities for...
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