Russian scientists built a new simulator to train soldiers for nuclear explosions, state media says. The simulator is set to be used in military exercises to prepare troops for post-blast missions.

The latest scientific research on nuclear bomb survival distances offers crucial insights into the safest areas to take shelter during such an event, and the various factors that influence survival ...

There is no good place to be when a nuclear bomb goes off. Anything too close is instantly vaporized, and radiation can pose a serious health threat even at a distance. In between, there is another ...

The use of nuclear weapons to drive off asteroids has often been used in science fiction, but real-world scientists have often touted the idea of a nuclear asteroid deterrent as a horrible idea. Now, ...

On Nov. 13, 1972, Terry Christensen was working in his office at Dixon Inc. on Orchard Mesa when he, like others, “felt the tremor.” He added. “We went out and saw the smoke. We saw a mushroom cloud, ...

Nuclear bombs are universally feared for their catastrophic power and the long-lasting consequences they can inflict. At ground zero, buildings can be obliterated, causing massive loss of life, while ...

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