experiment carried out to determine the effectiveness, yield, and explosive capability of nuclear weapons
Searching for the Cherenkov Light: Why these four giant mirrors are now on La Palma
spiegel.de/wissenschaft/technik/kanaren-warum-auf-la-palma-nun-diese-vier-riesenspiegel-stehen-a-4a5a4e07-3552-40f5-a042-1753eebb348f
The US military once used satellites to search for traces of banned nuclear tests in the atmosphere. Instead, they registered a gamma-ray burst from space ... Show more
Nuclear factory to become state-of-the-art science hub: A mega, hi-tech £15bn rebuild of AWE in Aldermaston is about to be submitted.
newburytoday.co.uk/news/nuclear-factory-to-become-state-of-the-art-science-hub-9486905/
Nuclear Blast Map Shows How North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons Have Evolved: North Korea is the only country known to have conducted a nuclear explosive test in the ...
newsweek.com/nuclear-blast-map-shows-how-north-korea-nuclear-weapons-have-evolved-12544943
Nevada test sharpens U.S. nuke-detecting algorithms: "Detection is only as credible as the data behind it," Fuse founder JC Btaiche told Axios.
axios.com/2026/10/13/nnsa-nuclear-weapons-test-trump-china
Arms control: How the superpowers almost abolished their nuclear weapons - | and what the implications are for today
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US challenges China on secret nuclear tests as arms race looms: A mounting standoff over allegations of covert Chinese nuclear testing and rapid arsenal ...
asiatimes.com/2026/09/us-challenges-china-on-secret-nuclear-tests-as-arms-race-looms/
US blast simulation targets China’s alleged secret nuclear testing: US Energy Department conducts underground explosive test in Nevada designed to detect ...
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3369638/us-blast-simulation-targets-chinas-alleged-secret-nuclear-testing
TWZ Oct 01
U.S. Mimics "Decoupled" Nuclear Detonation By Blowing Up A Tunnel Conventionally: The aim of the experiment is to help the U.S. better spot a kind of nuclear ...
twz.com/nuclear/u-s-mimics-decoupled-nuclear-detonation-by-blowing-up-a-tunnel-conventionally
Tehran Times Oct 01
.@Gharibabadi : Instead of lecturing others, the U.S. should answer for its own nuclear tests
🔹 The 67 U.S. nuclear tests conducted in the Marshall Islands ... Show more
US conducts explosives experiment to detect nuclear tests: The US agency NNSA conducted an underground explosives experiment in Nevada. The aim of the test is to ...
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North Korea’s underground nuclear tests at Mt. Mantap have had long-lasting and delayed effects on the region’s surrounding crust ... Show more
Moscow invites Kim Jong Un for official visit as Pyongyang rejects calls to halt nuclear tests
jpost.com/international/article-909573
This Indie Game Lets You Win the Cold War or Cause a Nuclear Apocalypse, All in ASCII
dualshockers.com/third-bloc-indie-game-cold-war-nuclear-apocalypse-ascii/
North Korea rejects call to halt nuclear tests: North Korea's foreign ministry on Thursday rejected an international statement urging it to halt nuclear tests ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-korea-rejects-call-halt-nuclear-tests-2026-09-24/
North Korea rejects call to halt nuclear tests: North Korea's foreign ministry on Thursday (Sept 24) rejected an international statement urging it to halt ...
asiaone.com/asia/north-korea-rejects-call-halt-nuclear-tests
Trump to personally ask Xi to free US expert who tracks North Korea’s nuclear tests: report
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/trump-xi-youlin-chen-detained-b3054883.html
Earthquake activity strangely increasing at mountain site where North Korea stopped testing nukes
independent.co.uk/news/science/earthquake-north-korea-nuclear-mountain-mantap-b3052279.html
New Chinese sub missiles could hit the US: Refits to Chinese nuclear submarines to carry JL-3 intercontinental ballistic missiles would put much of the US in ...
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/09/09/2003863940
Space Sep 08
Did a US satellite spot a secret nuclear test in space in 1979? #spacehistory #spacemysteries #spacenews #velaincident #nuclearbomb Edited by Steve Spaleta
OpinionI inadvertently misled parliament over a British nuclear scandal. Now I’m calling for justice
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/02/british-nuclear-tests-compensation-for-veterans
english.kyodonews.net Sep 02
A-bomb survivors' group decries "absolute evil" of nukes at U.N. confab: The leading Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group on Tuesday denounced the ...
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Yeni Safak English Aug 29
UN chief warns nuclear tests 'shatter trust': UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged nuclear powers to maintain testing pauses and ratify the Comprehensive ...
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France's nuclear tests in Algeria: A colonial legacy that still radiates 60 years later
middleeasteye.net/news/frances-nuclear-tests-algeria-colonial-legacy-still-radiates-60-years-later
Less testing was a choice – so is the future: The world must not slide back towards nuclear testing. The tools for this are already available ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/international-geneva/less-testing-was-a-choice-so-is-the-future/91918973
EU urges nuclear ban treaty ratifications as financial pressure mounts on inspections
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/2287181/eu-urges-nuclear-ban-treaty-ratifications-as-financial-pressure-mounts-on-inspections
OpinionLess testing was a choice, so is the future: A thirty-year silence from nuclear testing was not an accident of history—it was a fragile choice that the world ...
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/08/24/less-testing-was-a-choice-so-is-the-future
Trump’s South Korea Shift Tests a Key U.S. Alliance: Trump’s South Korea drill cut raises questions about U.S. alliance credibility as North Korea expands its ...
time.com/article/2026/08/17/trump-south-korea-joint-drills-kim-north-nuclear-iran-analysis/
The Insider Aug 19
Russian submarine capable of carrying Poseidon “nuclear super torpedo” goes to sea for first time, military bloggers say
theins.press/en/news/296198
North Korean nuclear site at risk of radiation release left residents with mutations: Report
wionews.com/trending/north-korean-nuclear-site-at-risk-of-radiation-release-left-residents-with-mutations-report-1786342786670
‘I’m optimistic’: Nuclear test veteran says change in PM has brought new hope: Nuclear test veterans are hopeful PM Andy Burnham will instigate the tribunal they ...
kentonline.co.uk/malling/news/i-m-optimistic-nuclear-test-veteran-says-change-in-pm-has-343792/
OpinionNuclear testing legacy echoes as US funds Marshall Islands’ universal basic income
newsroom.co.nz/2026/08/05/universal-basic-income-lessons-from-the-marshall-islands/
China detains U.S. seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests: The case of Youlin Chen adds an irritant to the tense relationship between China and ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/14/asia-pacific/china-us-seismologist-north-korea/
Key FactsUS Scientist Detained in China Over 600 Days Without Charges
Jul 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bostonglobe.com
- Dr. Youlin Chen, a prominent US seismologist, was arrested in China in November 2024 and remains in pre-trial detention without charges.
- He was denied access to legal counsel for 434 days and has not been able to communicate with his family since his arrest.
- Senator Ed Markey condemns the wrongful detention and highlights its damaging effect on US-China academic cooperation.
- Chen suffers from diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol, requiring consistent medical treatment unavailable during his incarceration.
"Dr. Chen has been held in pre-trial detention since his arrest and did not have access to his lawyer for 434 days," Markey said. "He has also not spoken to his family since his arrest. I am deeply concerned about Dr. Chen’s safety and well-being."— Edward J. Markey, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts, commenting on Dr. Youlin Chen’s detention and safety concerns.
Squadron Leader Terry Hilliard obituary: Bomber pilot at nuclear tests: Pilot who flew into radioactive mushroom clouds to gather samples critical to the success ...
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The Korea Times Jul 31
30% of defectors from N. Korea's nuclear test site areas show chromosome mutations: study
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How India's 1974 nuclear test rewrote the rules on nuclear waste — and still haunts US policy
firstpost.com/india/how-indias-1974-nuclear-test-rewrote-the-rules-on-nuclear-waste-and-still-haunts-us-policy-14034809.html
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Australia protests China’s ‘destabilising’ missile test: Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Wednesday she raised concern over Beijing's test of a ...
hongkongfp.com/2026/07/22/australia-protests-chinas-destabilising-missile-test/
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un observes nuclear weapons tests aboard new naval destroyer
indianexpress.com/article/world/north-korea-kim-jong-un-nuclear-weapons-test-naval-destroyer-10772201/
Key FactsNorth Korea Unveils Largest Warship to Boost Navy
Jun 24, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- North Korea commissioned its biggest warship, the Choe Hyon, introducing enhanced combat capabilities to its navy.
- Leader Kim Jong Un declared the event a historic end to decades of naval stagnation.
- The new vessel reflects a shift from coastal defense to projecting missile and nuclear threats at sea.
- Although still behind South Korea and the US technologically, the ship adds complexity to regional security planning.
put an end to over 70 years of its stagnation.— Kim Jong Un, in a Nampho Shipyard speech; according to KCNA.
15 moments when the world almost ended — and what stopped it: Cold War nuclear scares to asteroid airbursts and supervolcanoes, these are the moments catastrophe ...
qz.com/moments-world-almost-ended-what-stopped-it
How Beijing’s nuclear gambit gave Australia a surprise advantage: This week’s test is just a preview of what is to come.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/how-beijing-s-nuclear-gambit-gave-australia-a-surprise-advantage-20260707-p60dch.html
Los Angeles Review of Books Jul 10
The Estranged Worlds of J. G. Ballard | Los Angeles Review of Books: An incisive and moving new critical biography of one of the nuclear age’s greatest ...
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eNCA Jul 09
OpinionNuclear test-scarred Marshall Islands criticises China missile: The Pacific nation of Marshall Islands cited its history as a nuclear test ground as it ...
enca.com/opinion/nuclear-test-scarred-marshall-islands-criticises-china-missile
US turns 250: How India-US ties evolved from Cold War tensions to strategic partnership
indianexpress.com/article/world/india-us-relations-history-transformation-cold-war-to-strategic-trade-agreement-10764449/
Oklo Alters Nuclear Test Deadline; Third Reactor Achieves Criticality: Oklo stock gained as the company moved closer to final DOE approval for testing of its ...
investors.com/news/oklo-stock-doe-nuclear-test-microreactors-smrs/
What Israel achieved in Iran, and what threats remain: Analysis: Iran’s nuclear program was delayed 3-5 years, its missile plan and air defenses were hit ...
ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/bjvcsinzmx
China's Xi to visit North Korea for first time in seven years as Beijing tests its influence over Kim
cnbc.com/2026/06/08/china-xi-jinping-visits-north-korea-trump-summit-nuclear-program-.html
Key FactsXi Jinping’s Rare Visit Reaffirms China-North Korea Alliance
Jun 10, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abc.net.au
- Xi Jinping made his first international trip of 2026 to North Korea, breaking from his usual pattern of hosting foreign leaders in China.
- The visit aimed to reassert Beijing’s influence over Pyongyang amid North Korea’s growing partnership with Russia.
- Kim Jong Un welcomed Xi with elaborate ceremonies and public displays emphasizing their strong bilateral relationship.
- Despite the significance of North Korea’s nuclear program, the topic was notably absent from their official discussions.
"General Secretary Xi, your choice of Pyongyang for the first overseas trip this year fully reflects the great importance you attach to [North Korea]-China relations and the profound friendship between the two countries, which is a tremendous encouragement to the [North Korean] side," he said.— Kim Jong Un, North Korea's leader, during a meeting with Xi Jinping in Pyongyang; quoted by state media.
US microreactor achieves first self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction, targets 2028 deployment
techspot.com/news/112684-us-microreactor-achieves-self-sustaining-nuclear-chain-reaction.html
ON THIS DAY May 28, 1998: Pakistan joined the exclusive club of nuclear nations by conducting five nuclear tests of varying intensity in Chagai hills ... Show more
The News Pakistan Jun 05
Atoms for peace: On 28 May 1998, the mountains of Chagai echoed with the sound of “Allahu Akbar,” marking one of the proudest moments in the history of Pakistan ...
thenews.pk/magazine/us/1418662-atoms-for-peace
China This Week | EU’s ‘Chemotherapy’ for battling trade surplus, changes in household system, and new nuclear test site photos
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/china-this-week-eu-trade-hukou-lop-nur-10717258/
The discovery from the Trinity nuclear test site shows how extreme conditions can result in materials never before seen in nature or in the lab.
Lost Images From the 1945 Trinity Nuclear Test Restored: Forgotten photos of the Trinity detonation show the immensity of the project
spectrum.ieee.org/trinity-nuclear-test
US Senate warns of China’s nuclear capabilities hours before Xi-Trump summit: Beijing engaged in ‘unprecedented nuclear expansion’ in recent years that includes ...
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3353483/us-senate-warns-chinas-nuclear-capabilities-hours-xi-trump-summit
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PM Modi pays tribute to scientists behind 1998 Pokhran tests on National Technology Day
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Strange crystals found in the debris of the first nuclear weapons test: The Trinity test left behind a unique form of matter. Now, a new chemical structure has ...
spektrum.de/news/seltsame-kristalle-in-den-truemmern-des-ersten-atomwaffentests-gefunden/2324287
"Never seen before in nature": Atomic bomb created unknown crystal: During the first US nuclear test, the desert melted into glass. Decades later ...
op-online.de/welt/noch-nie-zuvor-in-der-natur-gesehen-atombombe-schuf-unbekannten-kristall-zr-94305483.html
July 16, 1945: First atomic bomb test Trinity produced novel crystals: Researchers have re-analyzed the remains of the first atomic bomb test from July 16, 1945 ...
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Strange crystals found inside wreckage from the first nuclear bomb test: The Trinity bomb test left behind a unique form of matter, and now, scientists have ...
scientificamerican.com/article/strange-crystals-found-inside-wreckage-from-the-first-nuclear-bomb-test/
80 years after the Trinity nuclear test, scientists identify new molecule-trapping crystal formed in the blast
phys.org/news/2026-05-years-trinity-nuclear-scientists-molecule.html
'Nuclear test' or 'UFO'? Earthquakes rock Area 51 amid US-Iran war: What's happening
wionews.com/world/-nuclear-test-or-ufo-earthquakes-rock-area-51-amid-us-iran-war-what-s-happening-1777598332752
SFGATE May 11
Nevada's bleakest tourist destination cancels tours through 2026: Hundreds of nuclear tests were conducted at the Nevada National Security Site during the Cold ...
sfgate.com/travel/article/nevada-bleakest-tour-canceled-22253191.php
North Korea says nuclear status ‘will not change’ despite external pressure: Since withdrawing from the non-proliferation treaty in 2003, North Korea has ...
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John1911.com Gun Blog May 05
I made reference to these nuclear bunker busters on pod. One option Trump has always had in regards to the Iranian Uranium (say that fast 3 times! 😜) is to ... Show more
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In the 1960s, the Soviet Union carried out hundreds of nuclear tests in Kazakhstan, leaving a legacy of polluted land, radioactive lakes ... Show more
Area 51 Earthquakes Spark Conspiracy Theories : After a series of unusual earthquakes, Area 51 has spawned a new set of rumors.
thedailybeast.com/area-51-earthquakes-in-nevada-spark-conspiracy-theories/
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Rare Video Appears To Show A Soviet Su-7 Jet Dropping A Nuclear Bomb: During one very unusual Cold War drill, a Soviet Su-7 Fitter attack jet delivered a live ...
twz.com/air/rare-video-appears-to-show-a-soviet-su-7-jet-dropping-a-nuclear-bomb
North Korea, which conducted its first nuclear test in 2006, is under rafts of UN sanctions for its banned weapons programmes.
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Government reviewing fallout report after nuclear test concerns: The government has said it will examine the implications of a previously restricted report into ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/government-reviewing-fallout-report-after-nuclear-test-concerns/
OpinionLet’s talk about peace in this time of war | Column: The lessons from the Cuban Missile Crisis are still valuable today.
tampabay.com/viewpoints/2026/03/31/war-iran-president-kennedy-cuban-missle-crisis-nuclear-hormuz/
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There’s a radioactive time bomb in the Pacific Ocean: The Runit Dome contains thousands of tons of nuclear waste that could be released into the Pacific Ocean ...
theweek.com/environment/runit-dome-climate-nuclear-waste-leakage-pacific-ocean
Yonhap News Agency Mar 23
25 pct of N. Korean defectors from near Punggye-ri nuclear test site show chromosome mutations: data
en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260323003300315
Is the India lobby behind Tulsi Gabbard's Pakistan missile assessment?: The US intelligence chief’s critical words for Pakistan smack of the handiwork of the ...
trtworld.com/article/a77e813c476a
Yorkshire Live Mar 19
UK's secret nuclear doomsday bunker in London built to withstand nuclear attack: The top-secret nuclear bunker is located 200 feet below the Ministry of ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uks-secret-nuclear-doomsday-bunker-33602976
Iran earthquake: Did nuclear test trigger the tremors?: Iran experienced a 4.3-magnitude quake today (March 3), according to the US Geological Survey (USGS) ...
firstpost.com/explainers/iran-earthquake-did-nuclear-test-trigger-the-tremors-13985925.html
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