Mini-Stories: Volume 8
99% Invisible
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Secrets and Joy at Los Alamos
This chapter delves into the vibrant social life of young scientists involved in the Manhattan Project during the 1940s at Los Alamos, juxtaposing their recreational activities with the gravity of their work on atomic weaponry. It describes the logistical and secrecy challenges faced in transforming a rustic site into a military lab, as well as the unexpected social dynamics, including a baby boom among the workers' families. The narrative also explores how the authorities managed to conceal births at the site, creating a curious intersection of personal lives and national security.
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