The first atomic bomb test in 1945 created an entirely new material

undefined 20, 2026

Source: wired

A newly identified material formed during the Trinity nuclear test in 1945 has been discovered by researchers led by Luca Bindi. This rare clathrate, made of calcium, copper, and silicon, emerged under extreme heat and pressure and had never been seen in nature or labs before. The finding highlights how nuclear explosions can create entirely new materials through unique conditions.

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