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In Lower Saxony, the Asse II nuclear waste dump has been leaking radioactive materials for decades, raising concerns about environmental safety and management.
Technicians built fake towns to test the effects of an atomic blast on populated areas.
Germany's decision to exit nuclear energy in April 2023 amid a global energy crisis raises questions about the implications for energy security and climate policy.
Nuclear fusion in the English Countryside promises clean, limitless energy for the future.
Billions are being invested in nuclear fusion development, with researchers aiming to replicate the sun's core conditions to create limitless clean energy.
A nuclear reactor in Germany, built on the grounds of a theme park, never operated for a single second despite its potential to generate more fuel than it consumed.
The neutron bomb, designed to emit lethal radiation while minimizing physical destruction, raises significant ethical concerns regarding its potential deployment.
Nuclear meltdowns at Three Mile Island and Fukushima have raised public fears, yet the increasing demand for energy may lead to a renewed interest in nuclear power.
Up to 96 percent of spent nuclear fuel is recyclable, yet only a few countries are reusing it despite the potential benefits.
Jay Robert Oppenheimer, leader of the Manhattan Project, believed he was fulfilling an ancient destiny by developing the atomic bomb.
Russia's recent nuclear threats have reignited Cold War tensions reminiscent of the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting ongoing geopolitical anxieties.
A Minuteman ballistic missile reaches speeds of 38,000 kilometers an hour before splashing down at Kwajalein, a site for U.S. military testing.
Tsar Bomba, the thermonuclear H-bomb developed by the Soviet Union, is one thousand times more powerful than the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Neutrons, discovered in 1932, can invade atomic nuclei and produce isotopes for medicine, but they also pose significant hazards to living organisms.
A quarter of a million tons of nuclear waste are stored worldwide, with Finland's Onkalo facility set to begin operations in the next few years.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has significantly altered global security dynamics, reshaping energy policies and defense strategies across Europe and the United States.
Military police on horseback patrolled the perimeter of Los Alamos, where scientists were prohibited from discussing their work and monitored at all times.
In commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings, educators are provided with resources to teach about the human costs of nuclear conflict.
Nuclear fusion offers a clean, unlimited energy source amid rising global energy demands.
British veterans recount their experiences of nuclear blasts in Australia and the Pacific.
Hiroshima's atomic bomb survivors recount their experiences from August 6, 1945, emphasizing the ongoing dangers of nuclear warfare and the importance of education.
Hiroshima's atomic bomb survivors share their experiences and insights on the ongoing dangers of nuclear warfare and its implications for future generations.
Australia's heavy reliance on coal contrasts sharply with Sweden's nuclear energy production, highlighting the ongoing debate over nuclear power's role in addressing climate change.
Decommissioning the Greifswald Nuclear Power Plant in Germany is projected to cost ten times the original estimate and take decades longer than planned.
More than 80% of internationally traded goods are transported by cargo ships, which currently emit nearly as much CO2 as Japan each year.
More than 80 startups and projects have pursued small modular reactors, yet only one has been built to date.
A one-megaton bomb, 80 times as powerful as the Hiroshima explosion, could destroy a city and kill half a million people in a nuclear attack.
On March 17, 1953, the U.S. Army conducted an atomic test at Yucca Flat, Nevada, as part of its ongoing nuclear weapons program.
Children affected by the Chernobyl disaster face ongoing health challenges from radioactive fallout.
Tensions in Pyongyang rise as Kim Jong Un and Donald Trump risk provoking nuclear conflict.
A third of all low Earth satellites were destroyed due to the electromagnetic pulse generated by the Starfish Prime nuclear test in 1962.
On July 5, 1957, a serviceman stood a mile from ground zero during the largest kiloton bomb test in the continental United States.
In Pripyat, the InterInform Hotel, humorously known as the 'Chernobyl Hilton', attracts hundreds of tourists annually, reflecting the region's recovery since the 1986 disaster.
Japan's assurance of seafood safety from Fukushima waters, highlighted by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's public consumption, faces skepticism from many countries.
The Trinity test site marks the first atomic bomb detonation, leading to Hiroshima's 'Little Boy.'
In 1946, the United States conducted atomic bomb tests at Bikini Atoll, documented by the Office of the Chief Signal Officer.
A device with a force of 22 kilotons was successfully exploded in the New Mexico desert on July 16, 1945, marking a turning point in warfare.
The 1955 Atoms for Peace exhibition in Tokyo showcased the history of nuclear science and its applications in medicine, industry, and agriculture.
In 2011, the Dai-ichi Nuclear Plant in Fukushima experienced a catastrophic meltdown, prompting Japan's plans for residents to return to the affected area.
Nuclear weapons malfunctions are examined through the lens of top-secret government operations, revealing alarming incidents and military secrecy worldwide.
Akiko Takakura, a survivor of the 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing, shares her poignant experiences and illustrations that reflect both horror and moments of unexpected affection.
A domestic quarrel unfolds alongside the threat of global nuclear war, blending humor and warmth in a unique animated narrative by Richard Condie.
A three-stage MX missile measures 70 feet long, 92 inches in diameter, and weighs about 190,000 pounds, with a payload capacity of 7,940 pounds.
Hinkley Point's team works to prevent catastrophic consequences at the UK's top nuclear power station.
During WWII, the federal government transformed 60,000 acres of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau into a secret city that facilitated the construction of the first atomic bomb.
Tomiko Morimoto West recounts her experience as a 13-year-old in Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, sharing her story to promote global peace.
From 1946 to 1958, the U.S. tested 67 atomic weapons in the Marshall Islands, including the Castle Bravo explosion, which was 1,000 times more powerful than Hiroshima.
Nuclear energy programs, once seen as a beacon of progress in the 1950s and 60s, now face scrutiny over safety and waste management following disasters like Chernobyl and Fukushima.
