Trinity at 81: How the first atomic test ushered in the nuclear age

In 1945, the Trinity test signified the beginning of the nuclear age and marked the successful output of the Manhattan ...
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US is preparing its first nuclear test in 33 years — here’s why it stopped, and what restarting means

In a move that could reshape global nuclear politics, US President Donald Trump on Thursday ordered the country's military to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing after a 33-year gap, minutes ...
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Holy See Warns of Risk of New Nuclear Weapons, Deplores Increase in Military Spending

The Holy See’s representative noted that since the first nuclear test, conducted on July 16, 1945, in the New Mexico desert, more than 2,000 nuclear tests have been carried out. Archbishop Gabriele ...
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Trump Orders First Nuclear Weapons Test In The US Since 1992 - Here’s What You Need To Know

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...
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How the United States achieved its de facto nuclear test ban—and how to preserve it

President Donald Trump is off on another ill-informed ranting spree, this time claiming that he has ordered the military to resume nuclear testing. In his interview with 60 Minutes last week, he ...