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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · 3d

Timely and important, be sure to follow the Bulletin's investigations into how AI is shaping our world and the future.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · 3d

The Bulletin is excited to announce The AI Power Trip, a year-long project examining how the people and organizations developing AI applications are gaining control of the world's governance, information ecosystems, energy resources, military-industrial complex, and more. #AIPowerTrip

The AI Power Trip

Almost three years after its launch into the public sphere, generative artificial intelligence has permeated nearly every crevice of human life.

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · 7d

Since 1945, there has been a system in place in the United States of government investment in science research—particularly at universities.

Former presidential science adviser John Holdren delves into what it means when that system is broken.

Obama’s science adviser on Trump’s science cuts: "The system will starve"

Since 1945, there has been a system in place in the US of government research investment in the sciences—particularly at universities. The idea was that the new knowledge created by scientists would…

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · 14d

US President Donald Trump has an opportunity to avoid the dangers of an unrestrained nuclear arms competition, writes @matthew-bunn.bsky.social. It's an opportunity opened by Russian President Vladimir Putin. ⬇️

Putin just gave Trump the opportunity to maintain nuclear restraint. Will he seize it?

Extending New START will also give time for Trump to work with Russia and China on future arms control accords.

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16d

Trump to the UN: "I'm really good at this stuff. Your countries are going to hell."

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Gretchen Goldman, PhD @gretchentg.bsky.social · 17d

Join me this Thursday for a virtual panel on the state of play on US scientific research, along with Obama Administration Science Advisor John Holdren and @thebulletin.org President and CEO Alex Bell.

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · 17d

Earlier this year, President Donald Trump issued an executive order and budget proposal aimed at cutting support for the scientific research community.

How will possible cuts affect scientists, and what solutions may exist? This Thursday, join the Bulletin for an expert discussion.

Under Attack: Science, Research, and the Trump Administration

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 10:30 A.M. CDT / 11:30 A.M. EDT

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · Sep 3

Today, the teaser trailer for "A House of Dynamite" was released, joining a long history of motion pictures exploring the danger of nuclear weapons.

Here's a collection of Bulletin coverage to get you started, from "Dune" to "Oppenheimer," to "Godzilla" and "The Day After." ⬇️

A HOUSE OF DYNAMITE | Official Teaser | Netflix

When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond. From Academy Award winning director Kathryn Bigelow comes A…

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Aug 17

We've launched our first-ever short fiction contest. Entries can be of any genre, as long as they have some connection to (avoiding) the apocalypse. The first-place winner will receive $3k, with $500 each to four runners-up. The deadline for submissions is Sept 30.

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Write Before Midnight A Bulletin short fiction contest Announcing the Bulletin‘s new short fiction contest… Over the decades, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has published the smartest minds in ...

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · Aug 16

On Monday, August 18 at 11:30 AM CDT, the Bulletin will bring together a group of leading experts to discuss the outcomes of the Trump-Putin Summit. Register for free below.

Trump Meets with Putin: Experts React Live

Building on his push to end the war, United States President Donald Trump announced that he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, August 15.

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Aug 1

Eighty years of avoiding nuclear use and here we are - watching US & Russian leaders randomly trading nuclear threats on social media. It's beyond ridiculous - it's unconscionable. It's time for them to put down their phones and get back to talks on nuclear stability. www.reuters.com/world/trump-...

Trump orders nuclear submarines moved near Russia

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he had ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in regions near Russia in response to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev.

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Joe Cirincione @joecirin.bsky.social · Jul 27

This is a new one. In order to hide the cost of Trump’s bribe from Qatar, the DoD has moved $934 million from the new ICBM program to pay for the plane’s renovations. The cost of our nuclear arsenal is so huge, that they thought no one would notice. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/27/u...

What Will It Cost to Renovate the ‘Free’ Air Force One? Don’t Ask.

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · Jul 21

Last week, the Nobel Laureate Assembly for the Prevention of Nuclear War ended with a performance by Kronos Quartet alongside singer-songwriter Allison Russell.

You can watch their performance of Bob Dylan's "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" below.

Kronos Quartet + Allison Russell | A Hard Rain

Kronos Quartet, together with over 30 artists from around the world, released a sweeping new rendition of Bob Dylan's anthem, "A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall"—a global call for peace and to raise awareness of the growing risk of nuclear war.

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Jul 15

Tomorrow marks the 80th anniversary of the Trinity nuclear test and the dawn of the nuclear age. Discussions on how to manage nuclear risks in the years ahead are well underway at the first-ever meeting of Nobel Laureates and nuclear weapons policy experts.

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Jul 11

“They cut key experts on nuclear testing, nuclear verification and efforts to end the production of weapons grade fissile material. These cuts will only serve to increase the nuclear threats facing this nation.”
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State Department fires more than 1,300 employees in downsizing plan

The move has drawn criticism from current and former diplomats who say the cuts will degrade America’s standing in the world and curb U.S. soft power.

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Jul 11

Tom Countryman at State Dept Rally right now: I cannot imagine any of the 9 Secretaries of State that I served would have accepted this decapitation, this decimation of their department with such docile obedience as Secretary Rubio.

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Jul 11

Senator Van Hollen right now at the State Department: These firings represent America in retreat. A retreat from our principles and values.

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Jul 11

Rubio just fired every expert at State working on multilateral nuclear arms control. Do you feel safer?

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Jul 11

I'm hearing rumors that Secretary Rubio had RIF'ed the person who serves as the National Authority to the OPCW. Rubio has said the destruction of Syrian chemical stockpiles is a priority for him. Firing the person who leads that effort would be incompetence of the highest level.

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Jul 9

Nuclear war, AI, climate change, and disinformation are just some of the factors moving the hands of the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight.

Daniel Holz from the @thebulletin.org‬ says we urgently need to help move them back.

The latest from our friends @revealnews.org: tinyurl.com/49hbxpw9

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Jul 9

Pretty astonishing to see Secretary Rubio bragging about how he'll get to fire thousands of hard-working patriots at a time where the need for diplomats could not be more apparent.

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · Jul 7

Three former chairs of the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission explain how Trump's executive orders could have unintended safety consequences.

"Why the US must protect the independence of its nuclear regulator," by Stephen Burns, Allison Macfarlane, and Richard Meserve.

Why the US must protect the independence of its nuclear regulator

Three former chairs of the US nuclear regulator explain how Trump's executive orders could have unintended safety consequences.

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · Jul 2

Leading up to the Bulletin's 80th year of publication, we're launching a short fiction contest, "Write Before Midnight." It will be judged by acclaimed science fiction author Kim Stanley Robinson.

Deadline for submissions is September 30, and the first-place winner will receive $3,000. More below.

Write Before Midnight - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Write Before Midnight A Bulletin short fiction contest Announcing the Bulletin‘s new short fiction contest… Over the decades, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has published the smartest minds in ...

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atomicbell @atomicbell.bsky.social · Jul 1

a man in a cowboy hat and vest is standing in front of a wooden building and saying i 'm your huckleberry

ALT: a man in a cowboy hat and vest is standing in front of a wooden building and saying i 'm your huckleberry

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Jacob Bogage @jacobbogage.bsky.social · Jun 29

‼️ New news on the "One Big Beautiful Bill."

It will add $3.3 trillion to the national debt over 10 years, according to CBO.

This doesn't include debt service payments, which will add at least another half trillion.

For context, the House bill *with* interest payments was $3.3 trillion.

Jacob Bogage @jacobbogage.bsky.social · Jun 28

I read Trump + Senate Republicans' "One Big Beautiful Bill" so you don't have to.

It came out at *midnight* & we're still getting numbers in from Congress's bookkeepers.

Early returns:
Nearly $1 TRILLION in Medicaid cuts.

Happy Saturday. Follow for more.

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Jeffrey Lewis @armscontrolwonk.bsky.social · Jun 23

Why am I so unimpressed by these strikes? Israel and the US have failed to target significant elements of Iran's nuclear materials and production infrastructure. RISING LION and MIDNIGHT HAMMER are tactically brilliant, but may turn out to be strategic failures. 🧵 1/17

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists @thebulletin.org · Jun 22

Yesterday the United States bombed three Iranian nuclear sites. A review of what we know so far and how the world reacted:
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United States attacks Iranian nuclear facilities, raising the possibility of Iranian retaliation, sprint for nuclear weapons

The United States bombed three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday, an intervention that came just days after President Donald Trump suggested he would wait two weeks before deciding whether to take mil...

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