In 1938, Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann found one strange element in uranium residue and accidentally opened the atomic age
Published on: May 16, 2026, 5:35 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Science News: In 1938, chemists Otto Hahn and Fritz Strassmann made a groundbreaking discovery when they found barium in uranium residue, inadvertently leading to the understanding of nuclear fission. This pivotal moment spurred advancements in energy production, medicine, and scientific research and has had lasting implications throughout history.
