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Scientist models way to make sure no one's violating the ban on nuclear weapons in space
There is a long-standing international treaty in place but we can't be the only ones side-eyeing world's current crop of politicos
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Scientific American
· Jul 8, 2026
Detecting hidden nuclear weapons in space may be possible using cosmic rays
For almost 60 years, a global ban on nuclear weapons in space has held up. But the growing number of satellites and increasing geopolitical tension has scientists worried the moratorium could fail
The Hill
· Jul 2, 2026
US moves to eliminate longtime radiation safety principle for nuclear power
The federal government is proposing to overhaul radiation safety regulations for nuclear power, including by eliminating a long-term principle for nuclear safety. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) this week proposed to get rid of the requirement for nuclear plants to ensure that radiation exposure is “as low as is reasonably achievable.” Proponents of the change say just...
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 3, 2026
Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence – Book Review
Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence tackles a pressing question in international security: why do states that have the technological capacity to build nuclear weapons choose not to do so? Mathew Fuhrmann introduces the concept of “nuclear latency.” It is the ability to produce fissile material, such as enriched uranium or plutonium, [] The post Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence – Book Review appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Off The Press
· Jul 10, 2026
Some see Ukraine war’s drone escalation as prelude to nuclear war
The use of nuclear weapons is becoming increasingly likely as the Russian and Ukrainian militaries continue to blindly scramble up the escalation ladder through deep strikes into Russia, with alleged involvement from a NATO member country, military analysts warned on Monday. Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia has accused Latvia of planning to launch []...Click to read more
Gizmodo
· Jul 8, 2026
A Hidden Nuclear Weapon Could Already Be Orbiting Earth. This MIT Physicist Has a Plan to Find It
The Outer Space Treaty bans nuclear weapons in orbit—but we currently have no way to verify that satellites aren't carrying them.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 8, 2026
Kremlin Warns Baltic States That Hosting Nuclear Weapons Would Increase Risks, Not Security
MOSCOW, July 8: The Kremlin on Wednesday warned that any decision by the Baltic states to hosting nuclear weapons would increase security risks in the region rather than strengthen them, saying Russia would respond with countermeasures to protect its national interests. The warning came after Lithuanian media reported that the country’s parliament is considering lifting the constitutional ban on hosting nuclear weapons. The proposal follows Finland’s decision to remove its own legislative restrictions on the import and storage of nuclear weapons, a move that has drawn strong criticism from Moscow. According to Lithuanian media reports. Speaking to reporters, Kremlin spokesman
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Related coverage for "Scientist models way to make sure no one's violating the ban on nuclear weapons in space": Scientific American — Detecting hidden nuclear weapons in space may be possible using cosmic rays. The Hill — US moves to eliminate longtime radiation safety principle for nuclear power. Modern Diplomacy — Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence – Book Review. Off The Press — Some see Ukraine war’s drone escalation as prelude to nuclear war. Gizmodo — A Hidden Nuclear Weapon Could Already Be Orbiting Earth. This MIT Physicist Has a Plan to Find It. The Eastern Herald — Kremlin Warns Baltic States That Hosting Nuclear Weapons Would Increase Risks, Not Security