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 Jeff Edwards
Building an Emergency Fund for the Day The World Has Gone Mad

Most people know they should keep three to six months’ worth of living expenses in a rainy‑day fund—but what happens when the financial system itse...
By Rebekah Brown
Essential Guide: How to Survive a Water Outage and Stay Fully Prepared

What if you woke up one morning, turned on your tap, and nothing came out? From sudden main breaks to planned maintenance, water outages can strike...
By Jeff Edwards
What Preppers Need to Know About the Call to Regulate the Ghost Gun Firearm

Ghost guns—homemade, unserialized firearms built from 3D‑printed parts or “80% lower” kits—have surged in use, sparking calls for stricter regulati...
By Jeff Edwards
DIY Gas Masks: The Dangerous Truth About Homemade Gas Masks

DIY “gas masks” cobbled from soda bottles, duct tape, or BBQ charcoal may look resourceful, but they offer almost no real protection against tear g...
By Rebekah Brown
Overcoming Challenges in Military Personal Protective Equipment Sizing

Properly fitting respirators are mission-critical for service members exposed to CBRN threats, smoke, and airborne hazards. Because face shapes—and...