What is it? Heavy water is a form of water with a unique atomic structure and properties coveted for the production of nuclear power and weapons. Like ordinary water—H20—each molecule of heavy water contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom. The difference, though, lies in the hydrogen atoms. In ordinary water, each hydrogen atom … Continue reading
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The Nazi Nuclear Program – How Close Were the Nazis to Developing an Atomic Bomb?
Nazis and the Bomb by Mark Walker for TheVelvetRocket.com This is a schematic rather than a blueprint for an actual atomic bomb, and its unknown creator may have drawn it after the war. But it supports evidence discussed in this article that the Germans sought to develop a nuclear weapon. How close were the Nazis … Continue reading