On Nov. 1, 1983, leading Russian and American scientists -- including author Carl Sagan -- discussed the possible consequences of a nuclear war. read more
Researchers from Colorado have studied the effects of nuclear conflict on Earth (stock image shown), looking at the result of detonating 100 warheads. read more
Nuclear war would be absolutely devastating to the entire Earth and we are on the brink of it with North Korea. The Earth could never recover fully. read more
Besides the obvious direct destruction of cities by nuclear blasts, the potential aftermath of a nuclear war could involve firestorms, a nuclear winter, widespread radiation sickness from fallout, and/or the temporary loss of much modern technology due to electromagnetic pulses. read more