The science behind nuclear weapons testing | Science News

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Nuclear weapons are based on fission and fusion. In this video we dive into the physics behind nuclear testing, how these weapons are understood scientifically, and what a resumption of testing could entail. Video credits: U.S. Department of Defense Getty Images Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Nevada National Security Site Read the full article: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/nuclear-weapons-testing-explained-video Read more science news at www.sciencenews.org Sign up for our newsletter — a weekly roundup of the latest scientific breakthroughs, delivered every Thursday. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for evidence-based science reporting and explainers. Chapters: 0:00 — What if the U.S. Resumes Nuclear Testing? 0:45 — Who Has Nuclear Weapons Today? 1:20 — When did Countries Stop Performing Nuclear Tests? 1:41 — What is Nuclear Deterrence? 2:06 — What are the Nuclear Reactions inside a Nuclear Weapon, Fission and Fusion? 2:40 — How are Modern Nuclear Weapon

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