Nuclear weapons can produce some of the most devastating destruction of any device ever created by humankind -- so what ...

Many scientists say “subcritical” experiments and computer simulations make nuclear weapons testing unnecessary.

The team participated in a simulated nuclear detonation and collected ground evidence to determine where it came from and how it got there, which is known as nuclear forensics. 'National ...

There’s no signpost marking Mississippi’s only nuclear test site. While the federal government monitors the underground area, ...

Russia is still escalating its nuclear threats as the war in Ukraine goes on. If a nuclear bomb were headed toward the US, residents would have fewer than 30 minutes to prepare. Actions ...

On April 26, 1986, Reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl power plant experienced a sudden power surge, which led to a series of explosions. The ensuing fire and release of radioactive materials resulted in ...

Article continues below Specialist units with white hazmat suits simulated nuclear explosions "to validate the team's ability to gather evidence to support presidential decision-making during a ...

“Our ability to gather post-detonation debris and perform nuclear forensics analysis is a key element of our nuclear deterrent.” According to Kohler, the Defense Department will put together ...