This enormous national lab helped give birth to the nuclear age - here's what's going on inside now
Advertisement
Lydia Ramsey
Advertisement
The Argonne National Laboratory, founded in 1946, is roughly 30 miles from downtown Chicago in Lemont, Illinois. It grew out of the Manhattan Project at the University of Chicago, which resulted in the development of the atomic bomb.
I recently toured the facility, and though I didn't find any demogorgons or teens with telekinetic abilities, I watched scientists work with sponges that can soak up oil and longer-lasting next-generation batteries.
Complimentary Tech Event
Transform talent with learning that works
Capability development is critical for businesses who want to push the envelope of innovation.Discover how business leaders are strategizing around building talent capabilities and empowering employee transformation.Know More
Here's what it was like inside.
Advertisement
- I spent $2,000 for 7 nights in a 179-square-foot room on one of the world's largest cruise ships. Take a look inside my cabin.
- One of the world's only 5-star airlines seems to be considering asking business-class passengers to bring their own cutlery
- Vodafone Idea FPO allotment – How to check allotment, GMP and more
- 9 Most beautiful waterfalls to visit in India in 2024
- Reliance, JSW Neo Energy and 5 others bid for govt incentives to set up battery manufacturing units
- Rupee rises 3 paise to close at 83.33 against US dollar
- Supreme Court expands Patanjali misleading ads hearing to include FMCG companies
- Reliance Industries wins govt nod for additional investment to raise KG-D6 gas output