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US nuclear forces, 2013

By Hans M. Kristensen, Robert S. Norris

Special Topics - Biosecurity

Is the United States prepared for a nuclear reactor accident?

Although a catastrophic failure of emergency backup systems at a US nuclear reactor may be unlikely, solid planning and preparations are in order -- and should begin with determining whether an emergency zone extends 10 or 20 miles from a nuclear power plant.

Unifying the U.S. government response to bioterrorism

For Washington to respond effectively to a bioterrorist attack, the CDC must be allowed to help lead the investigation--no matter where the attack occurs.

The body's own bioweaponsPremium Content

The next biothreat could come from chemicals derived from the human body that can incapacitate and kill--and which skirt existing arms controls.

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