August 2025 marked the 80th anniversary of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Just a month after the attacks, on 19 October 1945, George Orwell published an essay

A minute-by-minute guide on how to survive a nuclear bomb attack, and ways to be prepared for war.

Deep in deserts, under frozen Alaskan soil, and across Pacific islands, a handful of nuclear tests went far beyond their plans. The Soviets once stopped a 1,000-day gas fire with an atomic bomb. The U.

Senior Iranian officials have openly hinted at Tehran’s shifting nuclear posture. A nuclear scientist confirmed Iran’s capacity to build nuclear weapons, while a military official reflected that Tehran should have pursued them in the 1990s—exposing how the regime’s rhetoric now edges closer to weaponization.

Nuclear energy is staging a comeback powered by surging demand for carbon-free electricity. One company is selling super-safe fuel to advanced reactor startups.

With New Mexico being the birthplace of the atomic bomb, it only makes sense that our state’s national labs are also responsible for monitoring other potential nuclear tests anywhere on the planet. And as Sandia and Los Alamos National Labs bring a decades-long chapter of deterrence to a close,

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says he regrets not pursuing nuclear weapons in the 1990s and would “absolutely” do so if given the chance, citing the 12-Day war with Israel as proof of urgent need for nuclear capability.

In a firm rejection of Western demands, senior Iranian officials have declared the nation’s true strength lies not in weapons, but in its unwavering resilience. The statements reinforce Tehran’s position that it will not capitulate to external pressure regarding its nuclear program.

Experts say the first 72 hours after a nuclear strike are critical for survival. From radiation safety to emergency supplies, here’s what every UK household should know, just in case the unthinkable happens.