nuclear
The Story of the Soviet Submarine Officer Who Saved the World Is Now an Opera
In 1962, Vasily Arkhipov made a fateful decision that averted a nuclear war. Now his story will be sung.
Republicans Want to Declare Fentanyl a ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction.’ That’s a Terrible Idea.
Republicans and some Democrats are pressuring Biden to classify fentanyl as a “weapon of mass destruction.” Experts say it will exacerbate the war on drugs.
Meet the Young People Working for the World's Most Evil Companies
"I used to tell my niece I worked in a chocolate factory, because I would come home covered in oil."
Japan Wants to Build Nuclear Plants Again
Japan took most of its nuclear reactors offline and turned to coal after the 2011 Fukushima disaster. Now it’s looking to embrace nuclear again.
Nuclear-Armed India Sacks 3 for ‘Accidentally’ Firing a Missile Into Nuclear-Armed Pakistan
Pakistan is not satisfied with the investigation.
A Nuclear War Between the U.S. and Russia Would Starve 5 Billion People
A new study on the effect of nuclear winter makes a dire prediction about the aftermath of a major nuclear war.
‘It Could Be Anything’: Experts Tell Us What Kind of Nuclear Secrets Trump Could Steal
When it comes to nuclear weapons, basically everything is classified.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of ‘Nuclear Terrorism’ After Rockets Hit Nuclear Plant
Something exploded at the Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine this weekend and both sides are blaming each other.
Inside the Fight Over California’s Last Nuclear Power Plant
A local battle over the future of atomic energy is becoming a bellwether for nations trying to slow climate change while still keeping the lights on.
Fighting Around Europe’s Largest Power Plant Is ‘Out of Control,’ UN’s Nuke Chief Warns
Russia is using a Ukrainian power plant as a fortress to launch attacks.
America Says ‘Thanks For Letting Us Nuke You, Here’s a Medal’ to Atomic Veterans
During the Cold War, the Pentagon conducted dozens of nuclear tests on unwitting soldiers and civilians. Now, it’s giving the soldiers a medal.
Congress Wants to Spend $45 Million on Nukes the Navy Said it Doesn’t Need
Both the House and the Senate want to bring back nuclear armed cruise missiles