The World and Nuclear Weapons

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Much of our discussions about nuclear weapons focus on Oppenheimer, the Manhattan Project, or the Cold War. But what does the current nuclear age really look like? Sarah Scoles joins Heather Williams to discuss her book “Countdown” and share first hand reporting on the scientists ... Show More

<p>This week, Chris and Jonathan explore one of the world's most dangerous technologies. How do nuclear weapons work? Why are uranium and plutonium important components? What’s the difference between a fission and a fusion bomb? Tune in to learn more.</p><p> </p> Learn more about ... Show More

Where did the world’s most devastating weapon come from? In a four-part series, we go behind the scenes at America's nuclear laboratories to understand how a scientific-mystery story about the ingredients of matter led to a world-changing (and second-world-war-ending) bomb less t ... Show More

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Patrick and Tom unpack a troubling question - are we entering a third nuclear age? With Iran’s nuclear programme back in the headlines and countries like Poland and South Korea considering building nuclear weapons of their own, the old global order is clearly shifting. Patrick an ... Show More

“Nuclear” is a pretty scary word and people are more interested than ever since The Chernobyl Podcast was released. The word conjures up images of mushroom clouds, 1950s PSAs and Terminator movies. However, there is a huge difference between nuclear energy (civilian) and nuclear ... Show More

The world is talking about the film, Oppenheimer. What does it tell us about the perpetual nuclear arms race. It's easy to take for granted that the US dropped an atom bomb on Japan in August 1945.  It shifted forever, the global weapons landscape - and still does today. In this ... Show More

There are more than 10,000 nuclear weapons in existence today, each one capable of causing immense destruction. Why don't we talk about this threat as much as some other major issues? In this practical talk, nuclear security expert Emma Belcher shares three questions you can ask ... Show More