Chinese scientists have developed a surprisingly simple method involving steamed buns (mantou) to increase the overall performance of CL-20, the world's most powerful non-nuclear explosive. According ...

Scientists in China have claimed the discovery of a new method to boost the performance of China Lake Compound no. 20 –also known as CL-20 – which is one of the most powerful explosives known to man.

In1987, U.S. Navy researchers invented a new explosive with fearsome capabilities. Named China Lake Compound No. 20 after the Southern California base where it was developed, it boasted up to 40% ...