How did science influence war technology? the accidental discovery of x-rays led to the creation of laser guns. the development of nuclear power plants led to the discovery of atomic energy. the discovery of energy locked in an atom's nucleus led to the creation of the atomic bomb. the publication of germ theory reduced the number of soldier deaths which occurred after surgery.

The answer is: 'The discovery of energy locked in an atom's nucleus led to the creation of the atomic bomb.' America developed nuclear weapons towards the end of WWII. This was called the Manhattan Project. America dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. The first bomb was nicknamed 'Little Boy' and was dropped on Hiroshima. The second, nicknamed "Fat Man", was denoted over Nagasaki.