nuclear weapons

One hundred. That's the number researchers argue is a pragmatic quantity of nuclear weapons for any nation to have

The researchers have demonstrated a cost-effective alternative for inspecting cargo containers entering U.S. ports

It may sound strange to say that nuclear weapons must survive radiation. But as part of its mission of ensuring the nation’s stockpile is safe, secure and effective as a deterrent, Sandia National Laboratories must make sure crucial parts can function if they’re hit by radiation, especially a type called fast neutrons.

Hypothetical scenario: A nuclear bomb is detonated in one of America’s most populated cities. Just as at a crime scene, the officials need to find the culprit.