Worried About Nuclear War? Consider the Micromorts
[ad_1] Putting a percentage on the likelihood of a nuclear disaster can feel icky—like you’re boiling down the immensity of human suffering into a spreadsheet. “I think what people dislike…
How the World Will Know If Russia Is Preparing to Launch a Nuclear Attack
[ad_1] This week, NATO is conducting its regular, long-planned nuclear strike exercise known as “Steadfast Noon” to practice deploying fighter jets used to carry nuclear weapons. And Russia is expected…
Humanity Is Doing Its Best Impression of a Black Hole
[ad_1] The one thing that all human civilizations have in common is that they end. For 10,000 years or so, that’s been the common factor. You can make an argument…
If Humans Went Extinct, Would a Similar Species Evolve?
[ad_1] The rise of powerful new technology means that humanity must confront the risk of its own demise. The invention of nuclear weaponry, for example, has already shown just how…