Photo: Atomic bomb test explosion in Alamagordo, New Mexico, July 16, 1945. AP/Wide World Photos In 1932, James Chadwick discovered the neutron, a small atomic particle with mass but no charge.

We finally know the true identity of the woman behind the iconic “Miss Atomic Bomb” photo. After 25 years of investigation, the Atomic Museum said in a news release that founding museum member ...

Given the history of nuclear proliferation throughout the 20th century, it seems like a miracle that only two atomic bombs were ever deployed against the human population. And, it turns out ...

A chilling simulation models the destruction an atomic bomb would cause if it detonated in Lower Manhattan. Sports-lover turned journalist, born and bred in Scotland, with a passion for football ...

The museum plans to display those photos in 2025 along with a model of the atomic bomb dropped over Hiroshima, known as Little Boy, according to Jeremy Kinney, associate director of research and ...