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The Doomsday Argument Reconsidered
Eidos. A Journal for Philosophy of Culture, 2020 In our current unstable world, nuclear warfare, climate crises, and techno nihilism are three perilous clouds hovering over an anxious humanity. In this article I examine our current state of affairs with regard to the imminent risk of nuclear holocaust,
Jon Mills
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Microbial forensics: A potential tool for investigation and response to bioterrorism
Health Sciences Review, 2022 Bioterrorism is the intentional dissemination of bio-warfare agents in a population to cause illness or death. Microbial forensics plays an essential role in the investigation of bio-terror attacks.
Tahir ul Gani Mir +4 more
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Betavoltaic performance under extreme temperatures [PDF]
Nuclear Technology and Radiation Protection, 2016 Longevity of sensors and portable devices is severely limited by temperature, chemical instability, and electrolyte leakage issues associated with conventional electrochemical batteries. Betavoltaics, which operate similar to photo voltaics, can
Adams Tom +4 more
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The Journal of Intelligence, Conflict and Warfare, 2019 This article looks to tie together the polar opposite of hybrid warfare and nuclear deterrence. The reason for this is that hybrid warfare and its effects on nuclear deterrence need to be explored as there appear to be substantial increases in hybrid ...
Peter Rautenbach
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Readiness for Radiological and Nuclear Events among Emergency Medical Personnel
Frontiers in Public Health, 2017 BackgroundAmong medical providers, even though radiological and nuclear events are recognized as credible threats, there is a lack of knowledge and fear about the medical consequences among medical personnel which could significantly affect the treatment
Cham E. Dallas +5 more
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The Mythologization of Nature in the Post-Nuclear Wasteland of Mad Max (1979-Present)
Revue des Sciences Humaines et Sociales de l’Académie du Royaume du Maroc, 2023 Over the past decade or so, post-apocalyptic narratives have gained more popularity than ever before on the basis that they address contemporary universal issues such as nuclear warfare, imminent climate change, pandemics, etc.
Mohamed EL BAKAL
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Can Lethal Autonomous Weapons Be Just?
Journal of Moral Theology, 2022 Lethal autonomous weapons inaugurate a third era of warfare, releasing soldiers from both physical presence and the mental decisions of the battlefield.
Noreen Herzfeld
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Reducing the risks of nuclear war—the role of health professionals
Khyber Medical University Journal, 2023 In January, 2023, the Science and Security Board of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the hands of the Doomsday Clock forward to 90 seconds before midnight, reflecting the growing risk of nuclear war.1 In August, 2022, the UN Secretary-General ...
Kamran Abbasi +17 more
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A Revolution in Military Affairs and Modern Armaments in the Russia-Ukraine War of 2022-2023
Future Human Image, 2023 The Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022-2023 unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving military technological landscape, characterized by advancements in artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities, and autonomous systems.
Giga Gogua
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Going Nuclear, but How?: The Netherlands Army and Tactical Nuclear Warfare in Europe, 1953–1968 [PDF]
, 2022 In the historiography of nuclear arms in the Cold War the political and military strategic levels are dominant; little attention has been paid to the sub-strategic levels.
Daan Sanders
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