There has not been a major (or minor) nuclear explosion since the 1960s. This is almost entirely because ...

A nuclear blast’s aftermath includes intense radiation, destroyed infrastructure, and the struggle for ...

The previous chapters present the results of the work carried out to address the committee’s charge, including a literature review, calculations, and analysis of information presented by many experts.

A website that lets users simulate a nuclear attack has seen an uptick in users amid the ongoing war with Iran.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A recent Chinese military study reported on Sunday says using three precision-guided warheads is more effective at destroying ...

Studies of the potential climate effects of nuclear war in the 1980s focused on northern hemisphere, large-scale nuclear conflicts, and predicted more extreme global “nuclear winter” scenarios.

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Nuclear bomb effects computer in pocket. Also issued online. NASM copy: Circular computer lacking. MSRL copy "Changes as of Feb. 1964" inserted. 1. General principles of nuclear explosions -- 2.

If the U.S. does drop a powerful "bunker buster" bomb on a suspected underground nuclear weapons site in Iran, experts in radiation hazards say there is little risk of widespread contamination. As we ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

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JUNE 22, 2025, a Maxar Technologies satellite image shows the ridge above the Fordow complex post-strike. Multiple impact craters and a wide grey-blue ash layer are visible across the ridge, ...