Could advances in AI lead to a significant conflict? A new article for the Bulletin develops a framework to assess whether AI might heighten instability and the chances of international conflict.

Explore the article "Six ways AI could trigger a major war, and why it likely won't," authored by Zachary Burdette, Karl Mueller, among others, on the Bulletin's site.

"Drought, loss of land, and data centers: The true terrors depicted in the movie 'Eddington.'"

Not sure on the exact platform yet, I'll update the thread once the Bulletin shares the streaming link. Keep an eye out for the details closer to the date

Delve into the lasting impact of the Manhattan Project by exploring the contributions of physicist Luis Alvarez during this virtual event hosted by the Bulletin on August 21, 2025, at 1:00 PM CDT.

Additionally, Truman is credited for helping ensure such weapons haven't been used similarly again.

Historian Alex Wellerstein states that former US President Harry Truman should be acknowledged for authorizing the atomic bomb's first wartime use.

Even after all these years, historians point out that casualty estimates are still uncertain, underscoring how challenging it is to fully understand the magnitude of these events.

This week commemorates the 80th year since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

This measure, if enacted by Donald Trump, might establish a challenging-to-reverse standard for future leaders.

Implementing a two-person approval system for the use of nuclear weapons in the United States could significantly lower the risk of nuclear conflict.

From the Bulletin's archives: "Hiroshima Memories," by Hideko Tamura Friedman. "The sun and earth seemed to merge on August 6 in Hiroshima. That day, many of my relatives and classmates

Siegfried Hecker, who once led the Los Alamos National Laboratory, expresses concern that rather than understanding the risks of nuclear conflict, crucial lessons are being forgotten. Reflections on Hiroshima

"Yoshito Matsushige and the first photos of Hiroshima's nuclear toll."

On August 6, 1945, a photojournalist documented the immediate aftermath of a city hit by a nuclear weapon—something that had never been photographed before and hasn't been since.

What's behind the resurgence of weather control myths? "The Greene revolution: How politicians benefit from conspiracies about cloud seeding and weather control," by Justin Key Canfil.

The atomic age began 80 years back with the tragic events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and its impact continues to affect countless individuals globally even now. However, an alternative path existed, as

Fire quickly spreads disaster, while climate change progresses more slowly, yet reactions from people bear some resemblance. Initially, it's common to wish the issue isn't severe and hope that others will

The ongoing battle between attackers and defenders is perpetual and will continually adapt, much like how pathogens develop resistance against the vaccines designed to combat them.

A third element is needed in the U.S. AI strategy to enhance safety: developing systems that actively counter malicious applications, particularly AI capable of self-defense.