Nuclear bomb

Each centrifuge separates only a small amount of uranium-235, so hundreds or thousands must be connected in a cascade.

Initially, the U.S. feared that Israel would drag it into a war it had promised to avoid. Now, however, the U.S. seems increasingly inclined to share the limelight.

Pyongyang has described the orbiting missile shield project as “the height of self-righteousness [and] arrogance.”

According to a study from Beijing, the main concern is an aging Cold War relic that’s over 70 years old.

The story of John Phillips serves as a case study in the complex relationship between academic knowledge, national security, and individual responsibility.

China seems determined to establish not only territorial and economic dominance but also operational and symbolic superiority.

The most powerful arsenal ever created by humanity had a lax security system: 00000000.

Greenland’s ice has revealed a fascinating story of human ingenuity intertwined with Cold War military ambitions.

The war in Eastern Europe continues, and both sides appear to be maneuvering behind the scenes.

A recent paper has raised the alarm about radioactive contamination in this notorious location.

“It’s much more unusual to learn things about military systems–especially nuclear systems–in non-military settings. That’s what makes this case unique,” the FAS says.