Medicine, conflict, and survivalUraniumNuclear WarfareHumansHistory20th Century
How does the birth of the universe relate to the threat of nuclear war? From the Big Bang to the uranium mines at Shinkolobwe.
Frank Boulton
Published: 202510.1080/13623699.2025.2558410
Abstract
This article describes the geological origin of uranium and related actinides from the time of the primordial singularity also known as the 'Big Bang', focussing on their historical, sociological, civilian and military industrial aspects and applicat…
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