The Manhattan Project - 6 Minute English

The invention of the atomic bomb was known as The Manhattan Project. In this programme we’ll take a look into the science and the politics of The Manhattan Project, and as usual, we’ll learn some new vocabulary as well.

This week's question :

Uranium is the heaviest element in the periodic table.
Which is the lightest?
a) hydrogen
b) carbon
c) oxygen
Watch the video to find out the answer.

Vocabulary

the periodic table
chart grouping all the chemical elements according to their atomic number and symbol

fragile
easily broken or damaged

split
break into two parts

chain reaction
series of connected events, where each event becomes the cause of the next

memorandum
short, written report on a specific issue or topic

conceivable
possible to believe

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Listening from Japan, I got surprised that many people in the world thought that nuclear weapons quickened the end of WWⅡ because they were symbols of evil in Japan. I felt it was also necessary to consider historical events from various views.

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A severe snowstorm can cause chain effects on the highway, and it is important for us to be extra vigilant when we drive under such snowy condition.

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In my opinion politics are one of the hardest topics jn the world. Many people tries to move on. Political people should be more caring to people and pay attention to them. It's the work of government i think. We live in capitalism system we can do everything like getting rich. But why should we have the government? Many projects were dangerous to humanity. It's dangerous nowadays too. We should take care of ourselves and close people. Thanks BBC

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Can any one explain....
Vocabulary used in topic...

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Please, do we say :" what has happened to the users of contact lenses?" Or " what have happened to the users of contact lenses?"

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Outstanding project, isn't it? From Japan

[CristianoRicaldi]

uranium is not the heaviest metal in the periodic table Oganesson is the heaviest.

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[akas]

Japan didn't reject to surrender. it's US that wanted to use the bomb as an experiment. we needed to show our power to the world, too. that's why russia never attack US☺️👏

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it is a crime against humanity :'(

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