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    stereobot: Isn't this story about 25-35 years too late? And what size nuke are they talking about? Anything over 1 megaton would certainly have a 100% kill r... more »
    twophrasebark: These articles consistently fail to view such events in light of social and political realities. That we now have better treatments for radiation pois... more »
    BadUncle: Strangelove: I would not rule out the chance to preserve a nucleus of human specimens. It would be quite easy...heh, heh...(at the bottom of ah...some... more »
    lightninglouie: There would be no shocking memories, and the prevailing emotion would be one of nostalgia for those left behind, combined with a spirit of bold curios... more »
    adverbly: This is why I always carry a refrigerator with me. more »
    alphanumeric1971: Great. Now I have REM's "It's the End of the World As We Know It" going through my head. more »
    dangerlime: Grab as much Nuka Cola you can and head for the Vault! more »
    CaptMonkey: A while ago, I became fascinated with old Civil Defense manuals. The strange thing I discovered when reading them was that nukes aren't nearly as bad ... more »
    TaintedBlood: keep your mouth open... Surviving A Nuclear Attack – Irwin Redlener http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/344 more »
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    Why An Urban Nuclear Explosion Is "Not Hopeless"

    The consequences of a nuclear explosion in the heart of a city may seem unthinkable to most, but experts think that, if the proper precautions are made, it wouldn't be as bad as you may assume. More »