Govt inaction on collecting & studying nuclear testing data makes the role of ind. scientists like Sébastien Philippe so important, especially for communities seeking justice. Kudos to Princeton for pursuing this issue. We're excited to review their work! nytimes.com/2023/07/20/sci…

This logo change is stupid. But whatever.

Great conversation with Seth Shelden about Oppenheimer and teh anti-nuclear movement. slate.com/culture/2023/0…

You know how in college the dorms had large rooms called study lounges, so you didn't have to study in your room? High rise apartments should dedicate floors to co-working space so that residents can work there instead of their apartments. Is that a thing anywhere?

"Today’s modern nuclear warheads have undergone significant advancements in terms of design, technology, and destructive power." - Sulgiye Park, senior scientists at Union of Concerned Scientists blog.ucsusa.org/sulgiye-park/h…

The greatest danger to human civilization and the planet is the inability to believe that tomorrow can be different — the idea that we are individually powerless in the face of colliding existential threats. My latest in @TheNation: thenation.com/article/world/…

We're sharing this crane to honor Sadako Sasaki and every victim of nuclear weapons production, testing and use. She deserved to live a life without the harm of nuclear weapons, and so does every child. 🕊️CranesForOurFuture.org #CranesForOurFuture

"The urgency of the climate crisis and the rapidly growing danger of a nuclear war require a change of direction from our current devolving rhetoric. The sooner our leaders recognize that, the better for us all." - JohannaChaoKreilick, president of @ucsusa blog.ucsusa.org/johanna-chao-k…

“The truth is, #Oppenheimer knew very little about people in New Mexico because he often went to New Mexico to be alone, that is, until he created a government project that changed the cultural and physical landscape of my ancestors forever.”-Myrriah Gómez blog.ucsusa.org/guest-commenta…

"The mushroom-shaped cloud created by the explosion was depicted over and over again in the trailer for ["Oppenheimer"]. But this is a symbol of ashes to the people of my community. That cloud contained the flesh and bones of our grandparents." blog.ucsusa.org/guest-commenta…

The US Air Force's new budget documents state that they are building a "surety dormitory" at RAF Lakenheath. "Surety" is a military term often associated with nuclear weapons. After 15 years, the US Air Force's nuclear mission may be returning to UK soil. fas.org/publication/in…

Work for 6 to 9 months with one of over 2 dozen NGOs in DC on international peace & security issues, including nuclear arms control, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, & diplomacy. Apply by October 9 to Scoville Fellowship for the spring 2024 semester. scoville.org

A good explanation of China's new Foreign Affairs Law from my colleague Robert Rust.

Some interesting webinars coming up from our friends at Greater Boston PSR

Celebra el #MesDeLaHerenciaHispana escuchando "Ciencia Consciente", nuestro nuevo podcast en español. En el episodio #1, el científico climático Dr. Pablo analiza el vínculo entre las petroleras y el aumento de incendios forestales en Norteamérica. ➡️act.ucsusa.org/3DxMY5X

A high-level array of "Civil Society Leaders Call on States to Reinforce the #CTBT," as state parties gather United Nations for the #ArticleXIV Conf. on Facilitating Entry Into Force. armscontrol.org/pressroom/2023… Tx to our partners European Leadership Network (ELN) Reaching Critical Will ICAN and many other friends of the treaty.

Great new blog from my colleague @blaxicologist.

Today’s #ThrowbackThursday spotlights Dr. Chanese Forte a.ka. @blaxicologist! She first recognized the power of science while volunteering at a nearby children’s cerebral palsy care facility at 13 years old.

Kazakhstan🇰🇿& Kiribati 🇰🇮presented a draft resolution on Providing Victim Assistance & Environmental Remediation to States Affected by Nuclear Weapons. Consultations will continue in NYC during UNGA 1st Committee. We look forward to broad support & adoption by consensus

Happening next week: Prof. Dr. Tara Drozdenko of Union of Concerned Scientists & Physicists Coalition for Nuclear Threat Reduction will be visiting North Carolina A&T Oct. 4 for a colloquium on "The Growing Danger of Nuclear Weapons" at the Physics Department. This event is accessible via Zoom! More info here: physicistscoalition.org/events/north-c…