The Atomic Bomb's Hidden Legacy: Uncovering New Materials in the Ruins of Trinity In July 1945, the first atomic bomb test at Trinity Site in New Mexico marked a pivotal moment in human history.
On July 16, a massive explosion released unprecedented energy and heat, but its effects went beyond destruction. The blast created entirely new materials that had not been seen before.
Researchers led by geologist Luca Bindi have discovered a previously unknown clathrate material formed during the Trinity test.