About 45,000 people gathered today (6th August 2008) in Peace Memorial Park to hear Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba give an address. In the speech, Mayor Akiba called for the abolition of all nuclear weapons.

Full transcript of the speech in the comments picked by pocksucket 3 months ago

Just how difficult is it to build an atomic bomb if you are starting from scratch. How easy would it be for a country or even some group to build one? Here is the story of a couple of students who joined the nuclear club in just 30 months. picked by bernardblack 3 months ago

I hesitated clicking the link, thinking that I must have seen all of the footage of atomic and hydrogen bombs...nope.

a very impressive and somewhat disturbing collection taken from Trinity and Beyond- The Atomic Bomb Movie picked by Hoosker 1 year ago

A look at strike capabilities worldwide, and how a bomb would affect single cities and people. Nine countries could kill many people on a moment’s notice by launching missiles carrying nuclear warheads. A 10th, Iran, may be weaponizing uranium. The U.S., Russia and China can bomb virtually any country with long-range ballistic missiles and, along with France and the U.K., could do the same... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

The instant the bomb detonated at 5:30 a.m. that Monday, the atomic age was born, and the world changed forever.

Go here: picked by Bornbad 4 months ago

Construction workers unearthed a 1000kg Soviet bomb from World War II in a suburban park yesterday, forcing authorities to evacuate more than 4000 people before defusing it. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide attacker detonated an explosives-rigged vest at a Shiite funeral in Baghdad, killing 32 people gathered to mourn the death of an Iraqi army officer killed in a car bombing, police and ambulance officials said.

Isn't it the height of bad taste to bomb a funeral? What if it turns into a geometric progression? picked by bevissimo 11 months ago

Automatic Camera situated 7 miles from blast with 10 foot lens. Shutter speed equaled 1/100,000,000 of-a-second exposure. picked by hamjachok 1 year ago

Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Soldier killed when his Humvee was hit by roadside bomb. Why do we: a) Still use... read full post picked by sfeldner 2 years ago

Pictures taken after the dropping of the atomic bomb.
The pictures remained classified ‘top secret’ for many years. Some of the images have been published later by different means, but it’s not usual to see them all together.
NSFW for graphicness picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Or is it, as Israel approaches its 60th anniversary on May 14th, and continues to face many challenges? Still, in 1948, some said the new nation would not last 60 days. picked by suebe 6 months ago

The atomic blast, as seen 1/1000,000,000 of-a-second after detonation. picked by mrnelson 2 years ago

Something wild is happening on Christmas Island, once ground zero for nuclear test explosions. picked by Bornbad 3 months ago

Here come da boom, ready or not! picked by Bornbad 2 years ago

A U.S. Air Force base in Germany received a bomb threat hours before the sixth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. picked by buddha 1 year ago

Indian army chiefs are set to deploy a 'curry bomb' to win the war on terror.

Weapons development experts have created an eye-watering spice bomb, packed with a potent mix of red chilli and pepper which will be used to smoke out militants during counter-insurgency operations. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

The Tybee bomb in 2manyusernames post was just one of many instances of "misplaced" or "mishandled" nuclear weapons. We're lucky to still be here. picked by tigertony 10 months ago

Weird Atomic Attack Instuctions Sign!! picked by aghhdds 1 year ago

On Feb 5th, 1958 during a practice exercise, a B-47 and a F-86 collided causing the jettisoning of a Mark-15 Hydrogen Bomb into the ocean off of Savannah, Georgia. Despite extensive searching it remains missing to this day. Additional info in a more neutral tone is here picked by 2manyusernames 10 months ago

Indonesians on Bali have marked the fourth anniversary of deadly bombings by Islamic extremists by unfurling white cloth symbolising peace through the resort island's streets. The October 12, 2002 bombings at two bars killed 202 people, including 88 Australians. picked by teaya21 2 years ago