nuclear testing

¹ Cultural  

1. The testing of nuclear weapons. (See Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.)

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nuclear testing ² Cultural  

1. The testing of atomic bombs (see also atomic bomb) by exploding them either above or below ground. (See Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.)

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"We owe an enduring debt of gratitude to the more than 22,000 Service personnel, scientists and civilians who contributed to the UK's nuclear testing programme and helped safeguard our national security," the spokesperson said.

From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026

The number of UK armed forces and scientists who took part in the nuclear testing programme may be 15% higher than the estimated 21,357.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

Undersecretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno cited one such test in 2020, a notable disclosure months after Trump said the U.S. should restart underground nuclear testing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Chen has done research on seismic waves to identify underground nuclear testing by North Korea, according to open-source research he has produced.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Dunning’s paper, which declared nuclear testing to be “mandatory to the defense of our country,” was couched in the sober language of an academic treatise.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik