Nuclear Dynamics

The 1954 Totskoye nuclear exercise tested Soviet military tactics in a nuclear scenario, exposing troops to radiation and demonstrating Cold War nuclear strategies.

A robot begins a high-stakes mission to retrieve melted nuclear fuel from Fukushima’s Unit 2 reactor, a key step in decommissioning the damaged plant.

On September 10, 1956, the Soviet Union conducted a nuclear explosion at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan, showcasing Cold War-era nuclear power and its lasting human and environmental impact.

The “Laplace” test marked the third-ever gun-type nuclear detonation, featuring the XW33 «Fleegle» nuclear shell at the Nevada Test Site, contributing to Cold War nuclear strategy.

The “Galileo” nuclear test in 1957 at the Nevada Test Site involved an 11-kiloton detonation atop a 150-meter tower, reflecting Cold War nuclear development and its consequences.

Discover the “ФО-3” nuclear test by the Soviet Union, a 32-kiloton detonation at Novaya Zemlya in 1957, featuring military target analysis and Cold War nuclear escalation insights.

The “Smoky” nuclear test of 1957 included a 44-kiloton blast and military exercises in Nevada, marking a significant Cold War-era study of nuclear warfare’s effects on troops.

Operation Crossroads' 'Shot Baker' test in 1946 showcased the devastating power of underwater nuclear explosions, impacting naval strategy and highlighting significant environmental and human costs.

Unveil the complexities of global nuclear arsenals, where disarmament efforts clash with modernization drives, shaping the future of international security.

Discover which countries lead in nuclear energy with the most operational reactors, highlighting their strategic approaches to energy security and innovation.