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"For two years, a film crew followed a group of scientists at the Department of Energy's Fermilab and filmed them at work and at home. This 40-minute documentary shows the diversity of the people, research and work at Fermilab. Viewers catch a true behind-the-scenes look of the United States' premier particle physics laboratory while scientists explain why their research is important to them and to the world."--Container.
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"Delving into the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a prominent physics professor at UC Berkeley, this documentary unveils his pivotal role in developing the atomic bomb as the leader of the Los Alamos Lab during WWII. The profound impact of witnessing the bomb's inaugural explosion in 1945 moved him to quote the Bhagavad Gita, expressing, 'I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.' Beyond his renowned contribution to nuclear physics, the film traces...
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The high-definition program, explore the incredible life and accomplishments of NASA's Katherine Johnson, nicknamed the "Human Computer." Understand her major contributions to the United States space program as a physicist, space scientist and mathematician and appreciate her remarkable legacy. The program features detailed graphics, diagrams, rare NASA footage, an on-camera interview with Katherine Johnson herself, as well as on-screen, multiple-choice...
70) Sally Ride
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"Sally Ride was the first American female astronaut to go to space. She worked on a space shuttle for two different missions. But Sally Ride did more than just travel to space. She also was a teacher, an author, and a scientist. Learn more about her amazing life in this new level 3 biography!, "--Page 4 of cover.
76) Michio Kaku
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Michio Kaku is a scientist and theoretical physicist. He has written many popular books about physics. He has been on TV, in movies, and on the radio. Kaku wants to make complex physics ideas easy for everyone to understand. Read this book to learn more about his life and his superstar career in STEM.
"Describes the life and work of Michio Kaku, a theoretical physicist and futurist who works to popularize science"--
79) The atomic bomb
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Examines the development of the first atomic bombs and profiles J. Robert Oppenheimer, the director of the Manhattan Project.
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