The Cobalt Bomb Concept from Dr. Strangelove is Back

by Jeff Edwards

Cobalt bomb is a salted thermonuclear device jacketed in cobalt-59; at detonation it produces cobalt-60 and blankets regions with long-lived gamma fallout (half-life ~5.27 years). Conceived by Leo Szilard and popularized by Dr. Strangelove, it is designed to contaminate territory for decades, pushing nuclear deterrence beyond MAD toward a doomsday scenario.

By Jay Speakman
Ultimate Emergency Water Storage Guide: Surviving SHTF Scenarios

Emergency water storage starts with math, not panic: plan at least 1 gallon per person per day, scale to 14–30 days (and beyond), and include pets,...
By Jay Speakman
Fire Blanket for Emergencies: Materials, Standards & Safety Protocol

A fire blanket is a fiberglass fire-suppression sheet that smothers flames by cutting off oxygen an instant, mess-free option for kitchens, worksho...
By Jay Speakman
The Complete Bug In Guide: Navy SEAL Home Defense & Survival Strategies

Bugging in, is often the safer choice when disaster strikes. This Navy SEAL inspired bug in guide provides a clear stay-or-go framework, layered ho...
By Jeff Edwards
Project Sundial: The Untold Story of the Biggest Nuclear Bomb Ever Conceived

Project Sundial was a Cold War concept for a 10,000 megaton hydrogen bomb linked to Edward Teller and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. With ...
By Jeff Edwards
Chloropicrin Hazards: Pesticide, Chemical Warfare & Exposure Prevention

Once used in chemical warfare, chloropicrin is now a common pesticide across American farms. Highly toxic and fast-acting, it can cause vomiting, b...