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.

By Jay Speakman
The Ultimate Home Emergency Kit: Essential Gear for Preparedness

Imagine waking to a blackout that lasts days, grocery shelves bare, and first responders overwhelmed—now picture grabbing a ready‑to‑go pack with t...
By Rebekah Brown
10 Warning Signs of Mold Toxicity: Unveiling the Stealth Biohazard in Your Home

What if the stuffy nose and unexplained fatigue you blame on a cold are really mold silently thriving inside your walls? In this guide, discover th...
By Rebekah Brown
What Does Carbon Monoxide Smell Like? The Silent Killer in Your Home

Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless byproduct of incomplete combustion that claims hundreds of lives and sickens thousands more each year. Be...
By Jay Speakman
The Halifax Explosion of 1917: A Tragedy That Shook Halifax Harbor

Imagine a freight ship turned floating bomb drifting into your harbor—then detonating with the power of a small nuclear weapon. On December 6, 1917...
By Rebekah Brown
Mastering Chemical Spill Response: Supplies to Gather to Evacuate From Emergency Situations

What if the cleaning products under your sink become a silent threat? Learn the five‑step rapid response—assess, suit up, contain, alert, and clean...