January 14th Marked the Longest Period Without a Nuclear Detonation Since the Atomic Age Began
It’s been an impressive stretch of 8 years, 4 months, and 29 days since the last nuclear weapon was detonated on our planet, marking the longest duration without a nuclear explosion since the dawn of the atomic age. This milestone is indeed a cause for celebration! Reflecting on history, since the very first nuclear test, known as the Trinity test in 1945, a staggering 2,000 nuclear weapons have been detonated by eight different nations. In stark contrast, the 21st century has seen a remarkable absence of such explosions. During the Cold War, however, there were years when over a hundred












