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Eerie Photos Trace the Strange History of Nukes

Since the first plutonium bomb was detonated in 1945, photography has followed the development of nuclear warfare. The post Eerie Photos Trace the Strange History of Nukes appeared first on WIRED.

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Nuclear Fission Works Fine, But Not Fusion. Here’s Why

We have plenty of nuclear fission reactors, but not a successful fusion reactor. What's the difference? The post Nuclear Fission Works Fine, But Not Fusion. Here’s Why appeared first on WIRED.

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Cancer Rates Spiked After Fukushima. But Don’t Blame Radiation

Fukushima caused an uptick in thyroid cancer incidence. Except maybe it didn't. The post Cancer Rates Spiked After Fukushima. But Don't Blame Radiation appeared first on WIRED.

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Dear Donald Trump: This Is Why Nuclear Weapons Are Bad

And it's only Wednesday, y'all. The post Dear Donald Trump: This Is Why Nuclear Weapons Are Bad appeared first on WIRED.

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Chill Out, No One Can Predict Earthquakes—Including Japan

Even after 2011's massive disaster, there's no way Japan could have seen its last quake coming. The post Chill Out, No One Can Predict Earthquakes—Including Japan appeared first on WIRED.

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Thank Goodness Nukes Are So Expensive and Complicated

Physics and economics have partly protected humans from weapons of mass destruction, but what if WMD of the future are both devastating and cheap?   The post Thank Goodness Nukes Are So Expensive and...

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The Feds Are Spending Millions to Help You Survive Nuclear War

For a decade the government has been subsidizing contingency plans for the worst of the worst: nuclear disaster. The post The Feds Are Spending Millions to Help You Survive Nuclear War appeared first...

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North Korea Probably Can’t Strike the US Yet—But It’s Still Plenty Scary

With tensions mounting in the Korean Peninsula, a look at how much---or how little---damage the Hermit Kingdom could cause stateside. The post North Korea Probably Can’t Strike the US Yet—But It’s...

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North Korea’s Failed Missile Launch Eases Experts’ Worst-Case Scenario Fears

Rather than showing off North Korea's military might as intended, the country's most recent failed launch put observers at relative ease. The post North Korea’s Failed Missile Launch Eases Experts'...

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A Rare Journey Into the Cheyenne Mountain Complex, a Super-Bunker That Can...

With escalating fears about North Korean nuclear capabilities, Cheyenne Mountain's ability to predict and survive a nuclear attack resonates more than ever. The post A Rare Journey Into the Cheyenne...

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