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Oppenheimer's main scientific contribution was to suggest the existence of [[black holes]] based on the theory of relativity, which later became popular in science magazines intended for the general public.  The concept of a black hole is not [[falsifiable]], and important requirement of any scientific hypothesis as established by [[Karl Popper]].
 
Oppenheimer's main scientific contribution was to suggest the existence of [[black holes]] based on the theory of relativity, which later became popular in science magazines intended for the general public.  The concept of a black hole is not [[falsifiable]], and important requirement of any scientific hypothesis as established by [[Karl Popper]].
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Oppenheimer lived in Berkeley, [[California]], and socialized with close communist friends.  When Oppenheimer opposed development of the [[hydrogen bomb]] in the 1950s, an investigation into whether he lied about his [[communism|communist]] connections resulted in the revocation of his security clearance.  This infuriated [[liberal]]s who then never forgave [[conservative]] scientists like [[Edward Teller]] for having testified against Oppenheimer.
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Oppenheimer lived in Berkeley, [[California]], and socialized with close [[communism|communist]] friends.  When Oppenheimer opposed development of the [[hydrogen bomb]] in the 1950s, an investigation into whether he lied about his communist connections resulted in the revocation of his security clearance.  This infuriated [[liberal]]s who then never forgave [[conservative]] scientists like [[Edward Teller]] for having testified against Oppenheimer.
    
Oppenheimer helped [[Congress]] draft the first laws covering the use and control of atomic energy.
 
Oppenheimer helped [[Congress]] draft the first laws covering the use and control of atomic energy.
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