Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists December 1st 2022
Posted: 1st December 2022
Dec. 1, 2022
SPECIAL TOPICS
The A1 Haiku: Power’s tripsEvery so often, a story on the front page of the New York Times is so appropriate to the Bulletin’s concerns that small snippets of it, properly chosen & arranged, produce something more than journalism, something that approaches…poetry. Read more.
NUCLEAR RISK
World’s most dangerous toy?The Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Lab was an actual radioactive toy and learning set sold in the early 1950s. If you’re looking for holiday shopping inspiration, take some time to learn about what was included in the $49.50 play set in the Bulletin’s virtual Turn Back the Clock tour. Read more.
NUCLEAR RISK
Russia’s ‘dirty bomb’ disinformation, annotatedRussia’s claims about Ukraine building a dirty bomb have been widely dismissed. Nevertheless, Russian spokesmen are continuing to press the narrative. Harvard professor Matthew Bunn debunks their claims in detail. Read more.
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SPECIAL TOPICS
The Bulletin welcomes new Science and Security Board membersThe Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists is delighted to announce its newest members, Alexander Glaser of Princeton University and Ambuj Sagar of the Indian Institute of Technology. Read more.
NUCLEAR RISK
Why America should emphasize economic rather than military strategies in its rivalry with ChinaThe United States should approach its rivalry with China in a way that emphasizes economics and focuses less on the types of ideological and military struggles that characterized the Cold War, write experts Joseph Tavares and Kori Schake. Read more.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“The Great Barrier Reef should be added to the list of world heritage sites that are “in danger”, a team of scientists concluded after conducting a mission to the world’s largest coral reef system.”
— Rachel Ramirez and Tara Subramaniam, “Great Barrier Reef should be placed on the ‘in danger’ list, UN-backed report shows,” CNN
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