Nuclear weapons
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How likely is an accidental nuclear incident?
The Explainer Artificial intelligence, secret enemy tests or false alarms could trigger inadvertent launch or detonation
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Iran and the 'Great Satan'
The Explainer Why the US and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been at each other's throats for more than four decades
By The Week UK Published
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Russian nuclear 'satellite killer' report roils Congress
Speed Read Rep. Mike Turner has released an odd warning about an unidentified 'serious national security threat'
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Nuclear drills: Putin urged to test atomic bomb
Speed Reads Russian rescue workers practise evacuating citizens as nuclear expert urges 'show of force'
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Wild boars in Europe can’t shake off their radioactivity
Speed Read Scientists think they may have solved a phenomenon known as the ‘wild boar paradox’
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Biographer who inspired 'Oppenheimer' backs bill banning use of AI in nuclear launches
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By Justin Klawans Published
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North Korea launches 1,000km missile towards Japan after threatening US
Speed Read Pyongyang warned Washington of ‘shocking’ repercussions over alleged spy planes
By Arion McNicoll Published
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What will Russia look like after Putin?
Today's Big Question There are no guarantees of stability for the West if or when the president departs
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Russia moves tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus blaming ‘Nato aggression’
Speed Read Move has been met with widespread condemnation from the West
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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The science behind nuclear weapons
Speed Read What makes them so deadly?
By Devika Rao Published
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Pros and cons of artificial intelligence
Pros and Cons AI offers ‘unimagined capabilities’ but experts have warned it could serve ‘nefarious aims’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Why is Putin moving nuclear weapons to Belarus?
Today's Big Question Announcement labelled a ‘bluff’ but escalation could have serious consequences for Russia, its allies and Nato
By The Week Staff Published
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The pros and cons of nuclear power
Pros and Cons Chancellor renews government push for nuclear expansion but opposition remains
By The Week Staff Last updated
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The pros and cons of nuclear power
Pros and Cons Chancellor renews government push for nuclear expansion but opposition remains
By The Week Staff Last updated
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