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 Rebekah Brown
Snow Storm Watch Issued: How to Prepare for Severe Snow Storms Ahead

What if your tap ran dry tomorrow? From knowing how your water is sourced and when outages may hit, to building a robust emergency water cache and ...
By Jeff Edwards
Exploring the Essentials of Urban vs Suburban vs Rural Preparedness

Whether you live downtown, in the suburbs, or off the beaten path, your emergency plan must fit your surroundings. City dwellers need fast‑evacuati...
By Jeff Edwards
The 10 Most Dangerous Countries in the World in 2025

These are the world’s top ten most dangerous countries in 2025, according to the Global Peace Index. From Afghanistan’s relentless insurgency and Y...
By Jay Speakman
The 10 Safest Countries in the World to Live in 2025: Insights for Preparedness Enthusiasts

Discover the world’s safest countries—led by Iceland, Denmark, and New Zealand—through the latest Global Peace Index rankings, and learn why low cr...
By Jeff Edwards
Preparedness and the Man Hunt for the UnitedHealthcare Shooter

What if you woke up one morning and the tap ran dry? Aging pipes, power failures, natural disasters or accidents can all interrupt your water—and q...