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Anatomy of an Underwater Explosion
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An underwater explosion or UNDEX won't absorb the destruction like air does. Learn why an underwater explosion could harm you more than one on land.
Is it possible to run a nuclear test without producing radioactive fallout?
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In what may prove to be the first nuclear explosion since 1998, North Korea claims it has conducted an underground test of a nuclear weapon.
Could we really blow up an incoming asteroid with a nuclear bomb?
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Surely nuclear weapons, which can obliterate entire cities, contain enough destructive power to blow a giant space rock to bits, right? What does NASA make of the whole explosive business?
How the Nuclear Arms Race Works
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The nuclear arms race was a frantic era in which several nations tested nuclear technology and stockpiled warheads. Read about the nuclear arms race.
The Simple Difference Between Ballistic Missiles and Cruise Missiles
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Despite the phrase "going ballistic," the term "ballistic" refers to how a missile travels through the air, not its explosive capability.
How MOAB Works
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When the U.S. Air Force tested the MOAB last year, it tested one of the largest conventional bombs ever built. MOAB stands for Massive Ordnance Air Burst, and it's not for the faint-hearted. Find out how it fits into the U.S. arsenal.
The MOAB Bomb: A Massive Force, But No Match for Nukes
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The MOAB is the largest nonnuclear bomb ever used by the U.S. So what makes it OK to drop this bomb and not a nuclear warhead? We dive in to find out.
Could we stop an asteroid on a collision course toward Earth?
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To stop an asteroid that is on a collision path with the Earth would be a monumental task. Find out how scientists are researching ways to stop an asteroid.
The Demon Core: A Tale of Atomic Ambition and Tragic Fate
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In the history of atomic research, few stories are as gripping or cautionary as that of the demon core, a plutonium sphere designed for one of history's most devastating weapons. This tale not only encapsulates the highest point of atomic ambition but also serves as a somber reminder of the human cost associated with such power.
Tsar Bomba: The Most Powerful Nuclear Weapon Ever Built
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In 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the Tsar Bomba, still the biggest, most powerful nuclear bomb ever built. One of the cameramen who recorded the event said it sounded "as if the Earth has been killed."