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Nearly 1000 military veterans are seeking compensation from the MoD after being exposed to dangerous amounts of radiation in the 1950's during nuclear testing.

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Rather than being depressing or intimidating, a visit to the city of Hiroshima can be uplifting and informative

The latent crisis of Democracy's collapse, Islamic fundamentalism & fiscal failure in an atomic Pakistan is ignored as America politicizes Iranian meeting preconditions.

A small regional nuclear war could mean years of 'nuclear winter' for the entire globe, according to a new study.

Birthday, anniversary, special occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.

Einstein's theory of special relativity resulted in perhaps the most famous equation every created, and changed the world of science forever.

The Atomic Testing Museum exposes American fascination with atomic bombs and nuclear power from before World War I to the nuclear test moratorium.

In July of 1959, less than a year after the Cuban Revolution, Ernesto "Che" Guevara landed in Japan in his signature olive green military outfit. He was 31 years-old.

As the Cold War slowly melts into our history books, it is difficult for younger generations to imagine a world where the fear of Communism haunted Americans.

The mainstream media raised some terrifying possibilities this week regarding North Korea's nuclear test, but did not ask these same questions of current nuclear powers

Police state and axis of evil member, the DPRK, has once again used the American Memorial Day holiday to defy the world and successfully test a small nuclear device.

How do radiation detectors work? And how does Homeland Security use them at the borders to prevent nuclear materials from being used in weapons of mass destruction?

In 1945, America dropped two atomic bombs on Japan killing as many as 220,000 people. But how did the US come to have such destructive weapons before anyone else?

World War Two spanned six ravaging years. The damage and death toll was obvious to all, but less apparent were the impacts that WWII had on the start of the Cold War.

The delta winged airplane, the Vulcan bomber, was phased out of Air Force service in 1984. But call sign XH558 is once again thrilling spectators at air displays.

A guide to the latest action alerts issued by environmentally focused groups working for positive change.

Metro Two is a purported underground transportation system concealed by the construction of the Moscow Metro on the orders of Josef Stalin, beginning in the 1930s.

The newest Santa Fe museum, which opened May 2009, shows New Mexico's diverse civilizations and offers different voices and interactive exhibits to tell their stories.

Bodeen imagines an existence contained completely within the walls of an underground compound in the wake of nuclear war.

ABC aired a documentary special that indicates unprotected uranium supplies in the US.

The Best American Science and Nature Writing offers readers a glimpse into the nature of violence, the creation of our galaxy, the perfect hard-boiled egg... and more!

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Fiction from Eugie Foster, Jason Stoddard, Leah Bobet, Neil Williamson, Gareth Lyn Powell and Rudy Rucker. Jeffrey Ford and Christopher Priest reviewed in Book Zone.

A major factor in playing Magic: the Gathering is evaluating threats, in the game and when building a deck. Here's how cards rank in multiplayer games.

Brief biography and philosophy of Niels Bohr, famous for the atomic structure model, the foundation of quantum mechanics.

Reveal characters and situations through backstory, a little at a time, instead of telling it all at once. Beloved, One True Thing and CBS's Jericho provide examples.

The first season of Heroes became highly popular and was nominated for a number of awards. Here's a look at the best and worst aspects of the show.

Once again, Trey Parker and Matt Stone offends as a recent episode depicts Queen Elisabeth II committing suicide, and bombers planting an explosive in Hillary Clinton.

Spooks is back in swashbuckling style, with its familiar formula of high octane drama, transient but irresistible characters, & fantastical plots that flirt with reality.

The growing number of suburban communities in the 1950s demonstrated the desire many Americans had to establish a secure familial environment.

Techniques of the Selling Writer is an essential guide for writing a novel or short story and getting published. It has been a bestselling writing book for over 15 years.

Nuclear weapons continue to play an important role in global military and political matters. Can civilization and ultimate destructive power coexist?

Marvel Comic's the Incredible Hulk is a green giant who is anything but jolly. Brainy physicist Bruce Banner developed into Hulk after accidental nuclear exposure.

Winning six states, Goldwater was viewed as an extremist whose views would result in nuclear confrontation with Russia while LBJ was considered the lesser of two evils.

A selection of some of the most boring, poorly executed, and totally tasteless video games ever made

Writing is about merging art with craft. Learning about the 3-act structure that most movies are based on is the first step to mastering the craft of screenwriting.

A controversial Bolt image has animation fans seeing red. I take you inside the controversy. BONUS: a new WALL-E image.

Between the four-toed statue, the smoke monster and the ever mysterious Jacob, ABC's Lost has a lot of loose ends to tie up in the sixth season.

Dr. Lise Meitner discovered and named the process of nuclear fission, refusing to let tradition, politics, rivalries, or even Hitler stand in the way of science.

South Park Eleventh Season DVD is still wickedly smart and funny, but what's with the paltry commentaries? 7/10.

Fallout 3 is a remarkable achievement in design and writing. It's staggeringly deep and hugely enjoyable, but is it just Elder Scrolls with guns?

Glass is a substance formed in nature and by man, who has refined its basic ingredients to create added features and benefits.

On May 22, 2008, the fourth installment of Indiana Jones was finally released entitled Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. Was it worth the wait?

Governmental policies, such as encouraging single-family homes instead of apartment buildings, favored the development of suburbia in the 1950s.

ABC's popular series Lost moves near to the end and despite huge plot points in season 5 there is still much to learn for the final year. WARNING - contains spoilers.

Andy Briggs' pilot books provide both intriguing and disappointing beginnings to his companion book series, Hero.Com and Villain.Net

Brief biography of chemist Linus Pauling, so far the only Nobel laureate of two unshared Nobel Prizes, Chemistry and Peace, and known for The Nature of the Chemical Bond.

In 1221 Jenghiz Khan put an end to one of the greatest cities in the Arab world, home to Omar Khayyam, second in stature only to Baghdad and now a World Heritage Site.