Humans have waged war on each other for thousands of years, shaping civilizations and defining ways of life. And despite being the source of suffering for so many, it has also been a catalyst for some of the most significant scientific and medical advances in human history.
From significant moments in history, such as the Cold War and the Pacific War, to the technologies that transformed warfare today, Live Science’s expert writers and editors have you covered with the latest news, articles and features on how war impacts science.
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How many nuclear bombs have been used?
The first nuclear bomb test, conducted in 1945, set off an international arms race that included nuclear testing. But how many nuclear bombs have been detonated during tests and in active war?
Why did the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima leave shadows of people etched on sidewalks?
The nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of WWII left shadows of people on the ground and buildings. Here's why.
What happens when a nuclear bomb explodes?
When a nuclear bomb goes off, the blast is only the beginning.
'The night turned into day': How Manhattan Project scientists reacted to the world's first atomic bomb test
In this except from the biography of J. Robert Oppenheimer, we hear from the people at the historic first test of the atomic bomb in New Mexico.
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a federally-recognized American holiday observed on June 19. It is also known as Emancipation Day and Black Independence Day. In 2023, it falls on a Monday.
World War II 'horror bunker' run by infamous Unit 731 discovered in China
A bunker discovered near the city of Anda in northeast China is believed to be the largest test site of Imperial Japan's infamous Unit 731, which conducted horrifying human experiments during the 1940s.
What stops nuclear weapons from accidentally detonating?
There are a few strategies for keeping nuclear weapons from accidentally detonating, including where and how the nuclear components are stored.
Flying saucers to mind control: 24 declassified military & CIA secrets
From programs to build supersonic flying saucers to atomic bombs, here are the most fascinating declassified military and CIA secrets.
