Apr 22, 2026

On this episode of AMSEcast, host Alan Lowe welcomes Charles Oppenheimer, entrepreneur and grandson of J. Robert Oppenheimer, for a wide-ranging conversation on nuclear energy, global security, and the legacy of one of the 20th century’s most influential scientists.

Oppenheimer discusses the mission of the Oppenheimer...

Apr 8, 2026

AMSEcast launches a new series exploring America’s nuclear navy and Oak Ridge’s vital role in its history and future.

From helping shape the legacy of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover to supplying nuclear fuel for today’s fleet, Oak Ridge has long stood at the center of U.S. naval nuclear power. As the American Museum of...