nuclear weapons
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How a 1967 Solar Storm Nearly Led to Nuclear WarBy Mike Wall Published
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'Small' Nuclear War Could Trigger Catastrophic CoolingEven a relatively small regional nuclear war could trigger global cooling, damage the ozone layer and cause droughts for more than a decade, researchers say.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Debunking Myths on Nuclear Power (It's Not For Making Bombs) (Op-Ed)Opinion How closely is power generation connected with weapons production?
By Martin Boland Published
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President Obama's Upside-Down Nuclear Weapons Policy (Op-Ed)Opinion Why is the President replacing nukes instead of upgrading them?
By Elliott Negin Published
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US Air Force Almost Detonated Atomic Bomb Over North CarolinaBy Tia Ghose Published
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New 3D Earth Model Pinpoints Earthquakes, Nuclear BlastsA new 3D model of Earth's crust and mantle could help scientists better pinpoint the sources of earthquakes and nuclear explosions around the globe, improving monitoring efforts.
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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Satellites Could Detect Rogue Nuclear TestsThe underground blast sends traceable waves into the upper atmosphere.
By Tia Ghose Published
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Hidden Fingerprint of Weapons-Grade Plutonium Finally FoundAfter 50 years, physicists detect the radioactive compound's signal.
By Jesse Emspak Published
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Imminent Destruction? Doomsday Clock Moved 1 Minute Closer to MidnightThe Fukushima nuclear meltdown and climate changed factored into the doom decision.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
