Why the US Bombed a Bunch of Metal Tubes − a Nuclear Engineer Explains the Importance of Centrifuges to Iranian Efforts to Build Nuclear Weapons

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When U.S. forces attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities on June 21, 2025, the main target was metal tubes in laboratories deep underground. The tubes are centrifuges that produce highly enriched uranium needed to build nuclear weapons.

Georgia Tech Launches Two New Interdisciplinary Research Institutes

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By uniting experts across disciplines, Georgia Tech is positioning itself at the forefront of neuroscience and space research.

Bill Dracos Named Georgia Tech’s Chief Research Operations Officer

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Bill Dracos Named Georgia Tech’s Chief Research Operations Officer

Tim Lieuwen Receives ASME Medal, the Society’s Highest Honor

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AE faculty member and ME alumnus recognized for leadership in clean energy, propulsion, policy.

Ready Named Inaugural Executive Director of the Georgia Tech Space Research Institute

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Effective July 1, Ready will serve as the inaugural executive director of Georgia Tech’s new Space Research Institute, which will officially launch on the same date.

Cyberattacks Shake Voters’ Trust in Elections, Regardless of Party

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Nearly half of Americans, both Democrats and Republicans, question whether elections are conducted fairly.