A nuclear engineer examines how visual effects artists interpret the size and power of nuclear explosions. The reaction compares cinematic portrayals with real-world physics, explaining what’s ...

Beyond roughly 4 to 5 kilometres, the immediate blast effects weaken significantly. Windows may shatter and some buildings ...

The 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki is this week. It was the only time nuclear warheads were used during war. Here’s a look at the history and current U.S. stockpile.