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FAS congratulates President-Elect Biden and Vice President-Elect Harris. Read our full statement below 👇
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Schools should open when we've got COVID-19 under control. Not when we're experiencing the largest outbreak in the world. Let's go with science over politics.
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The US is building a new $100bn nuclear missile based on a set of flawed and outdated assumptions, a new FAS report finds.
Thank you to @julianborger for highlighting @mattkorda's upcoming report on the costly and redundant GBSD.
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Please don't go home for #Thanksgiving2020. But if you're already there, do dinner wisely. Here are our tips for limiting risk and keeping your loved ones safe. 🧵👇
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"You can have a 100 percent effective vaccine, but if only half of people take it, it’s only 50 percent effective," @DrEricDing tells @juliaioffe about the trouble of politicizing vaccines and other public health measures washingtonpost.com/outlook/2…
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"A virus transmission is kind of like secondhand smoke — it’s secondhand breathing from someone else. There is no such thing as a smoke-free part of a restaurant," @DrEricDing tells @abbyhaglage
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Scientists now believe that asymptomatic carriers are responsible for more than half of COVID cases. Do everyone around you a favor and wear a mask even if you feel perfectly fine. #MaskingForAFriend
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No matter how far apart you are (but further is better!), opening a window to increase air exchange can help clear out aerosols. If it's chilly where you are, throw on your cutest autumnal sweater if needed. 3/5
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"Once someone is identified as an agent of a foreign power, they are subject to warrantless search and surveillance in a way that would be illegal and unconstitutional for any other US person," FAS' Steven Aftergood tells @kenklippenstein for @thenation
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How does a government agency target journalists? With great secrecy. From @kenklippenstein, how online beef became official policy inside ICE.
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FAS President @AliNouriPhD joins thousands of health and science leaders against efforts to discredit Dr. Fauci, one of the nation's leading scientific experts. We believe science, not disinformation, should be front and center in the public discourse.
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And for maximum safety, try hanging out and having meals outside. Take advantage of the natural optimal ventilation from the great outdoors. (And it'll make a super cute #Thanksgiving picture to boot.) 5/5
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Thank YOU for your investment in American innovation 🇺🇸🔬👩🔬
I was so honored to be recognized by @FAScientists for our CHIPS & Science Act.
This bill was a passion to get done because we knew that this investment is critical to America leading the world.
And it means JOBS JOBS JOBS for years to come!
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Our experts have been getting quite a few questions about masks: Why wear them? Why wear them if you're *asymptomatic*? Masks are an easy way to prevent infecting those around you, as well as a reminder to not touch your face.
covid19.fas.org/
#COVID19 #scicomm
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No time to read the full Nuclear Notebook? @mattkorda breaks it down for you in under 20 seconds.
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"But the way we know aerosols act is they can stay in the room for anywhere from 20 minutes to four hours. It depends on the ventilation," @DrEricDing tells @NatBCo about ventilation, safety, and reducing your risk if traveling.
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"Giving out awards to scientists is great, it’s like the Oscars but with high IQ," @karaswisher flattering the crowd at the #FASAwards 🧑🔬
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China is building a second nuclear missile silo field, according to a new discovery from @mattkorda
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Years later, we commemorate the nuclear attacks and the unspeakable human suffering they inflicted, which remind us of the uniquely destructive capability of nuclear weapons and the importance of ensuring that they are never used in anger again. #StillHere
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PRO TIP: don't post workout pics or @mattkorda will make it about your nuclear capabilities
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Here's how the Federation of American Scientists, @kprather88, @linseymarr, @ShellyMBoulder and others worked tirelessly to convince @CDCgov that the coronavirus can be transmitted by airborne aerosols👇👇
Huge—CDC now finally says coronavirus can commonly spread "through respiratory droplets or small particles, such as in aerosols," when a person breathes. "Airborne viruses, including #COVID19, are among the most contagious”
➡️Airborne aerosols. #MaskUp 🧵
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Make your dinner even safer by utilizing as much space in your home as you can. Spread out to different rooms, especially when eating since your masks will be off. 4/5
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If a nuclear war "cannot be won and must never be fought", why are we taking so long to support the new U.N. resolution calling for an up-to-date study on the effects of nuclear war? 👇
We Need a U.N. Study of the Effects of Nuclear War (!!)
A new UN expert study of the effects of nuclear war would spur informed and inclusive global debate on what nuclear war means for people and the planet today.
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It's our favorite time of year: we've updated our Estimated Global Nuclear Warhead Inventories map with our 2024 counts.
Colors signify speed of stockpile increase or decrease comparatively (so darker = faster, lighter = less fast)
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A negative test after exposure doesn't put you in the clear, says @AliNouriPhD. Tests miss many cases esp during early stages of infection. If you think you've been exposed, you need to quarantine, despite a negative result. @SELFmagazine @sarah_jacoby
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Why are there so many different vaccines? How did they make them so fast? Check out our vaccine FAQ page for answers to these questions and more.
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Today we join top experts from public health institutions around the world to warn that attempting to achieve so-called herd immunity without a vaccine is “a dangerous fallacy unsupported by the scientific evidence.”
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Have questions about coronavirus? We have answers. Read up on the latest developments and see the outbreak through the eyes of scientists on our COVID-19 resource page: fas.org/ncov/
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"We can’t stop that wave. It’s already coming," @DrEricDing tells @PoliticsReid about rapidly increasing Covid-19 cases in the US. "Usually, hospitalizations lag by around a week and a half, two weeks. Deaths lag by three weeks."
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“Is anyone going to think this is a science-based process rather than a political one?” FAS Pres @AliNouriPhD tells @felicejfreyer about an Oct. vaccine rollout. “I don’t know how you... convince the American people that it was not a political decision.”
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We call upon the CEOs of @united and @AmericanAir to refrain from flying full flights while coronavirus continues to infect thousands nationwide.
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The smolder is a solid 10/10, but the mask needs to cover your mouth and nose to be effective. 0/10 mask. #WorldMaskWeek
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This pandemic demonstrates the importance of science advice for decision makers. @SenWhitehouse is right, an effective way to get science policy right is to consult scientists. Thank you for sharing @AliNouriPhD's article on how FAS is creating advisory councils to do just that!
We need science to tell us how #COVID19 spreads, who is most at risk, how to protect ourselves, and ultimately how to eradicate it. That requires the White House and Congress to actually… consult scientists.
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.@MHackman and @WSJ are right. USCIS is on track to waste 100,000 green cards by Sept 30, 2021. @LK_Milliken and @JeremyLNeufeld suggest ways to fix this in their new report ➡️
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Amazing leadership on the urgent need to open organ procurement organization data so CMS can ensure equitable service for all donors and patients across the country. Thank you @RepKatiePorter @RepMaloney @CongressmanRaja @RepKarenBass @RepCori @RepPressley
The Administration is currently considering improvements to our organ transplant system. I'm pushing for protections that would help patients of color, HIV-positive patients, and patients with disabilities; crack down on waste and fraud from contractors; and save lives.
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FAS Disinfo Report: we detected malware linked to Russian-backed Sputnik News articles reporting on AstraZeneca vaccine. Malware-linked articles are shared on Twitter and introduce vulnerabilities onto devices that can then be further exploited. Read here:
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New morning routine:
1. Wake up ⏰
2. Wash hands vigorously 🧼
3. Drink coffee ☕
4. Ask a scientist all the COVID-19 questions you thought up while drinking coffee 👩🔬
We can't make you a latte, but we can answer your questions. Ask us.
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#WearAMask in public to stop the spread of COVID-19. #WearAMask to protect yourself and others. #WorldMaskWeek
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To this day, her death underscores the dire need for robust protections for those who endure extreme conditions to feed our nation.
May 14, 2008: Maria Isabel Vasquez Jimenez, 17, collapses after laboring 9+ hours w/o accessible shade or water at wine grape vineyard near Stockton. The farm labor contractor never calls 911 & tells Maria Isabel’s fiancé to lie about the events. She dies 2 days later. #CALOR 1/
ALT Photo of Maria Isabel Vasquez Jimenez who died May 14th 2008 due to heat
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If you want evidence-based public policy, you need trained scientists to help make it. The need for scientists in public service has never been greater, so how do we get STEM faculty and students involved?
@AliNouriPhD & @JenniferSPearl make the case.
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A negative test after exposure doesn't put you in the clear, says @AliNouriPhD. Tests miss many cases esp during early stages of infection. If you think you've been exposed, you need to quarantine, despite a negative result.
@SELFmagazine @sarah_jacoby self.com/story/negative-covi…
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Five of the world's foremost experts on nuclear weapons in one photo. And five of our favorite people.
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Whether people support or oppose nuclear weapons, they deserve to know what the consequences of nuclear use are.
FAS supports the UN Resolution on Nuclear War Effects and Scientific Research.
Full statement below ⤵️
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We're launching the NEW VOICES ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS FELLOWSHIP to empower young, creative innovators to jumpstart their careers and make their mark in nuclear deterrence.
Learn more and apply by Feb. 17 🚀
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Botnets do not make good public policy.
EXCLUSIVE: The Koch-backed Great Barrington Declaration nexus lobbied the UK Govt to end all #COVID19 protections, through a Govt advisor on NERVTAG and JCVI who called for mass infection of children to "top up" population immunity bylinetimes.com/2021/07/08/g… via @BylineTimes
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Thousands of Americans wait for life-saving organ transplants every year while the system fails them. We're working with stakeholders to fix the system. Thank you Mandy Teefey @RepCori @RepPressley @RepKatiePorter for fighting for racial justice @smrtgrls amysmartgirls.com/these-wome…
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"The elimination of the Chevron doctrine will likely limit the role of science in policy making and scientists in agencies."
Read our full statement on today's SCOTUS decision below 👇
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The only way to address housing costs is to address housing supply.
P.S. That’s why we developed and published 20 policy memos to tackle the nationwide supply crisis just last week ⬇️
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to celebrate @mattkorda's well-earned promotion, here are my top four Matt Korda publications from the past six years (links in the replies)
Thrilled to announce that I am assuming some new responsibilities as Associate Director for the Nuclear Information Project at @scientistsorg 🚀
In the 6 years since joining FAS as an RA, it's been amazing to see our team grow. So excited to keep working with this stellar group!
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Why #WearAMask😷? To protect others — and yourself.
📍CDC Guidance Update: Masks don't just reduce the amount of virus we release🗣️, masks also reduce the amount of virus we inhale😷. Here's a thread on some published🔬studies on the effectiveness of masks in cutting down #SARSCoV2 transmission🧵
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"Your decisions to book flights to capacity place your crew and your passengers in excessive danger," FAS President
@AliNouriPhD said in a letter to the CEOs of United and American Airlines
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Transparency, safety, and rigor are key to creating a vaccine the public can trust. We're proud to lead a coalition of science organizations calling for stringent scientific and medical standards in the vaccine approval process bit.ly/3kVj6p0
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“Maybe the time is right for a refresher course in Armageddon,” Christopher Nolan on why he wanted to tell Oppenheimer’s story #FASAwards
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Out now: latest Nuclear Notebook examining tactical nuclear weapons in world nuclear arsenals.
Read more from @nukestrat and @mattkorda in @BulletinAtomic
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The Coronavirus Is Airborne. Keep Saying It, and more from @mykfish @AliNouriPhD @doug_rand @DrEricDing @nukestrat @neeekta @diana_r7 – FAS Roundup - mailchi.mp/fas/round-up-07-2…
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"This is one of the most egregious cases of political interference with science-based public health protections" and more from @AliNouriPhD @DrEricDing @mykfish – FAS Roundup - mailchi.mp/fas/round-up-07-0…
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The safest place to be this holiday season is home. But if you're traveling, be mindful about ventilation and potential aerosol buildup, @DrEricDing tells @NatBCo
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We are pleased to announce that Dr. Ali Nouri has been chosen as the new President of the Federation of American Scientists.
Read more about Dr. Nouri in the full release: mailchi.mp/fas/new-fas-presi…
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The @Day1Project and @KaporCenter are looking for innovative proposals that tackle everything from tech worker protection, AI safety and equity, holding tech platforms accountable for harassment, and more! Apps are due October 18th >> dayoneproject.org/accelerato…
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FAS is proud to announce that our president @AliNouriPhD has joined the Biden-Harris administration as a senior leader in @ENERGY, where he will tackle the climate crisis and work to build an equitable clean energy future for our country.
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What do you want to know? Ask our network of over one hundred volunteer scientists and medical experts all your #COVID19 questions.
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“There’s a formula in which the combination of being indoors, at a close distance with other people, and laughing and eating that leads to a really concerning environment — movie theaters check all the boxes,” FAS Fellow @DrEricDing tells @sfchronicle
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Imagine a Congress in which every Member is hardwired into the US science community with on-demand access to evidence-based research and analysis, and how that would improve public policy outcomes. Learn more about FAS’ new Science Council here.
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We’re excited to welcome @MattHourihan to lead and expand FAS’ work on R&D budget policy, advanced industries, policy communication & advocacy, and more. Learn more about Matt and the new Impetus Institute to advance Federal R&D 👇 fas.org/press-release/fas-we…
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Congratulations to FAS Coronavirus Task Force member and FAS Adjunct Senior Fellow @syramadad! Her commitment to bio-preparedness makes her an indispensable part of the international fight against COVID-19.
Wow, so honored to be part of the prestigious @FortuneMagazine 40 Under 40 list as influential people in #healthcare!
So amazing to be listed among such distinguished list of artists, athletes, c-suites, science and healthcare leaders, tech & more.
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Like Hans said. Here's how the numbers actually look.
Estimated Global Nuclear Warhead Inventories, 2024
I'm honored to be referenced in Heritage Foundation's nuclear posture review, but this chart of the "number of nuclear weapons" in the arsenals seems to be misleading the next administration by comparing different categories.
Here are the actual numbers: fas.org/initiative/status-wo…
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Not following us on TikTok and Instagram? Then you're missing out on @mattkorda showing you his mad Google Earth skills.
Check out a sample ⤵️
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"We've heard countless anecdotes of the CDC being muzzled," Adjunct Senior Fellow @DrEricDing tells @yourcallradio
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only complicated if you have never visited fas dot org slash initiatives slash status world nuclear forces
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In our inaugural Weekly COVID Disinfo Report, we track three big myths across the web:
⚠️ Testing increase = increase in cases 🚫
⚠️ Wearing masks is deadly 🚫
⚠️ COVID-19 was engineered in a lab 🚫
How far did these myths reach? Read below to find out!
bit.ly/3e8heFo
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“There are times when we have definitive answers, but science works in a probabilistic realm,” @AliNouriPhD tells @fayeflam describing the challenges of science communication when it's more important than ever.
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If the U.S. Congress is to produce sound policies that benefit the public good, scientists, engineers, and technologists should actively contribute evidence-based information to the American policy-making process. insidehighered.com/advice/20…
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Half of the conversation in support of the Great Barrington Declaration comes from bots or bot-like accounts. See how we found these accounts and why they are dangerous in our latest Disinformation Report.
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"In a democratic country where the government is elected by its citizens, the contest for public support can easily become a battleground, and classification—or selective disclosure—can be a potent weapon," Steven Aftergood tells @theintercept
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Join us and over 2000 scientists in signing the statement in defense of democracy ➡️ igfn.us/f/2zdd/n
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We asked Team FAS for their favorite songs about nukes. Check out the playlist below, and let us know if we missed any of your favorite atomic bangers.
🎶🔗open.spotify.com/playlist/1u…
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“This is a dangerous time to be sailing again,” @AliNouriPhD tells @depsebastian @WSJ on the uncertain future of the cruise industry.
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Scientists are trained to separate truth from fiction, signal from noise. It's our duty to fight back against disinformation and authoritarianism. Read @AliNouriPhD's latest in @sciam to see how science organizations are standing up for democracy.
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Mask wearing, hand washing, and social distancing are three of our best tools to fight #COVID19 until we have a vaccine. #WearAMask #WorldMaskWeek
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At NukeExpo? So are we. Swing by the FAS booth and say hi👋 to @nukestrat and @elianajjohns. If you're lucky, they'll even show you pictures of their dogs.
@NPAdisarm @ICRC @ICRC_bxl @rodekorsnorge
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The U.S.’s convoluted and confusing immigration system puts roadblocks in the way of foreign-born founders and innovators, and puts the U.S.’s S&T edge at risk. But it’s entirely fixable. 🧵👇
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FAS President Statement on American Withdrawal from World Health Organization @WHO - mailchi.mp/fas/statement-who…
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Christopher Nolan to scientists: “Keep on speaking truth in the terms it needs to be expressed — if there are contradictions within that truth, then trust that we will find a way to listen.” @OppenheimerFilm
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Defeating this pandemic requires all hands on deck, and a concerted effort that engages policymakers, business and community leaders, and a public committed to the fight, write FAS President @AliNouriPhD and @necsi President @yaneerbaryam @CovidActionGrp
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We’re not heading back to our office anytime soon, and neither should you if you can avoid it.
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"The nature of Kim’s regime is not in dispute here, but it’s best to be careful what one wishes for. Kim presides over a small nuclear empire."
Read @nktpnd explain the rumors--and consequences--surrounding the health of Kim Jong Un
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Suffering in complete agony waiting for our 2023 world nuclear forces update? Suffer no longer. See our updated map and charts only on FAS dot org🚀
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BREAKING: Martin Scorsese signs up for the Federation of American Scientists email newsletter
He explains, "since 1945, the Federation of American Scientists envisions a world where cutting-edge science and technology can solve the biggest challenges of our time."
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