“Humanity continues to face two simultaneous existential dangers—nuclear war and climate change—that are compounded by a threat multiplier, …
Doomsday Clock: It’s closer to midnight than it’s ever been
In the age of Elvis
This existential fear of nuclear war was with us all the time. … that helped keep our young minds off the horrible thought of total nuclear destruction.
Ancient Bat Guano Reveals Thousands of Years of Human Impact on the Environment
Guano played its part in wars, too. … peaked in the early 1960s, just as the Cuban Missile Crisis was unfolding and nuclear war seemed imminent.
‘Hiroshima Survivor Trees’ gifted to Descanso Gardens to symbolize peace
… the seedlings are from one of the 171 trees that survived the nuclear attack that killed 140,000 people and devastated the city of Hiroshima, Japan, …
A History of Damage Limitation in US Nuclear War Planning
In both internal documents and public statements, he asserted that the primary objective of U.S. strategic forces was to deter a nuclear attack on the …
This Mini-Sub Is Like a Commuter Bus for Navy SEAL Commandos
SEALs typically disembark from nuclear attack submarines miles from their target, taking what’s called a Seal Delivery Vehicle to their destination.
Russell Freedman and William D. Hartung: Iran must not sidetrack defense spending debate
And now the threat of war with Iran could derail serious discussion about … And Joe Biden’s calls for an end to “forever wars” and a return to nuclear …
War between two nuclear-armed countries can’t even be contemplated: PM
Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the idea of a war between two nuclear-armed countries cannot even be contemplated. He said although an …
No immediate threat of war with India: Pakistan premier
Although, he said, the two nuclear neighbors were not close to an all-out war, the international community, including the UN, “must act” to avert …
‘Doomsday Clock’ decision looming as scientists gauge nuclear, climate change threats
Gauging the duel threats of nuclear warfare and climate change, scientists are set to announce on Thursday whether to adjust the minute hand of the …