In addition to sorting out the validity of Russia’s claims—or lack thereof—we also need to define our terms. A dirty bomb is in no way similar to a nuclear weapon, says the NRC.

A glimpse at 2020 through the Bulletin's lens — from magazine covers to virtual tours and long-form features to videos, there was plenty to see.

Until recently, research into science and technology was funded primarily by governments. Today, technological breakthroughs are being driven primarily by private firms funded with venture capital. This change in the R&D landscape is leaving governments and international organizations scrambling to craft oversight tools and policies that will help manage the disruptive impacts—and possible threats—resulting from … Continued

An extraordinary global energy transformation will be required for the world to successfully slow and then halt climate change, and that transformation will change the power dynamics among nations. The security arrangements necessary to keep the peace among the powers that vie for an energy advantage in the coming renewables era demand attention now. Here's … Continued

A brief guide to some of the key terms found in the Bulletin's coverage of events this year, with a few suggestions for deeper dives.

Nuclear power advocates maintain that nuclear power is essential to a low-carbon future because it emits no carbon dioxide and provides large amounts of baseload electrical generation. However, critics point to nuclear power’s costs and accident and proliferation risks as continuing drawbacks to large-scale nuclear reactor construction. With this important policy discussion in mind, the … Continued

Americans are incensed that authorities failed to act quickly to save children from a shooter. Kids see a similar failure with climate change.

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has announced important new additions to its leadership: Governing Board• Steve Ramsey, former Vice President of Corporate Environmental Programs at General Electric Board of Sponsors• George Church, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Personal Genome Project• Eric Horvitz, Technical Fellow and Managing Director at … Continued

Climate change experts give advice on how news outlets can cover the environment in ways that make voters listen.

Banner design by Molly Hurley. Learn more about the design here. Annual Gathering 2023 Keynote conversation with Christopher Nolan November 6, 2023 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Central Time Participate in high-level conversations Connect with the Bulletin‘s global supporters Engage from the comfort of home For this marquee virtual event, we are thrilled to feature … Continued