In the series, "Operation Paperclip" is frequently mentioned, alluding to a secret government program to recruit Nazi scientists. Here's the true story behind the operation. Aside from the very real ...

Every species on the planet has a few evolutionary advantages that are key to survival. For us humans, it's the ability to use tools. Granted, we're not the only species that knows how to use them, ...

In the aftermath of World War II, as the world grappled with the horrors of the Nazi regime, a secret U.S. intelligence program, codenamed Operation Paperclip, set in motion an extraordinary plan to ...

Nazi scientists, some of them tied to war crimes including horrific concentration camp experiments, brought to the U.S. in a secret program to advance American security interests during the Cold War.

After WWII, America quietly welcomed over 1,600 former Nazi scientists—some with SS ties—into its ranks. The same minds behind Hitler’s rockets helped launch the U.S. space age. Wernher von Braun ...

It took a herculean effort to launch mankind into outerspace. The people behind a project known as Operation: Paperclip are the main reason why we were able to reach for and grab the stars. Strap in ...