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Science
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

Uncovering the Truth Behind Trump's Call to Resume Nuclear Testing

Subcritical experiments in Nevada use high explosives on small plutonium samples to assess nuclear weapon behavior and assure stockpile safety without nuclear detonations.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

How will limited' US nuclear tests avoid any explosions?

US will conduct noncritical nuclear weapons tests of components without nuclear detonations, using simulations and nonnuclear explosive techniques to ensure reliability.
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