Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

March 25, 2024

CRISTOPHER ALLAN CRUZ COLORADO

How Godzilla sparked a passion for antinuclear activism in one Salvadoran-American, at a time when nuclear issues are returning to the forefront. Read more.

RUMTIN SEPASSPOUR, COURTNEY TEE

To prepare for global catastrophe, governments must assess the problem, develop potential scenarios, build intelligence, and invest in expertise. Read more.

SHAWN ROSTKER
Risk reduction can help prevent nuclear crises. Here’s how.

Following the erosion of the treaty-based nuclear weapons control architecture, risk reduction measures can help avoid the worst outcomes. Read more.

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STEVEN PIFER
The logic for US ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

Bringing the CTBT into force is in the interests of the US, as it would lock in an American advantage in nuclear expertise and hinder other states from developing more sophisticated nuclear arms. Published in our March premium magazine, this article is accessible to all readers for a limited time. Read more.

SARAH STARKEY
The Bulletin welcomes Adam Dombovari as assistant director of digital operations

“We are thrilled to have Adam join our communications team,” said BulletinChief Audience Officer John Pope. Read more.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Billions of humans still lead lives with relatively modest environmental footprints, yet the terminology of the Anthropocene wrongly lays blame at their feet.”
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— Stephen Lezak, “Scientists Just Gave Humanity an Overdue Reality Check. The World Will Be Better for It.” The New York Times