-
By Aden TateSPECIAL REPORT: 2023 U.S. Train Derailments and Spills Map
Train derailments have been occurring at an alarming rate in the US. To help bring you up to speed, we've create a map of all known incidents in th... -
By Aden TateCBRN Gear for Humanitarian Aid: Engaging in Safe Disaster Relief
While rendering humanitarian aid is a noble cause, one has to make sure that they are also taking steps to protect themselves while they are doing... -
By Aden TateNuclear Secrecy Revealed: The History of Alex Wellerstein's NUKEMAP
Who is Alex Wellerstein, the enigmatic mind behind the viral sensation, NUKEMAP? We give you the lowdown on the "Nuclear Secrecy" blogger. -
By James WaltonHistory Of The Geiger Counter: Radiation and Readouts
When you hear "Geiger counter," you probably think about people in HAZMAT suits. With all that is happening between Ukraine, Russia, and the world... -
By Aden TatePrussian Blue: A Look Into Radiation Medications
Prussian blue is an FDA-approved, prescription antidote that binds radioactive cesium and thallium in the gut and speeds their elimination, cutting...
Latest Article
The Cobalt Bomb Concept from Dr. Strangelove is Back
by Jeff Edwards
Cobalt bomb is a salted thermonuclear device jacketed in cobalt-59; at detonation it produces cobalt-60 and blankets regions with long-lived gamma fallout (half-life ~5.27 years). Conceived by Leo Szilard and popularized by Dr. Strangelove, it is designed to contaminate territory for decades, pushing nuclear deterrence beyond MAD toward a doomsday scenario.
Blog
Subscribe to our blog
Threat intel, conflict news, survival hacks, historical disasters, CBRN mastery!
