In 1962, at the height of the Cold War, the United States launched a nuclear weapon high above the Earth and detonated it in ...

When a nuclear accident happens, it’s vital that scientists have accurate fallout models.

Imagine a 150-kiloton nuclear bomb exploded in the city closest to you. Do you know how the city, its surrounding region, and its inhabitants would be affected? If you can't think of much more than "a ...

Gen. Stephen Whiting, the commander of U.S. Space Command, recently made waves when he publicly discussed a major threat that America’s newest military branch recently war-gamed — that of an adversary ...