Between 1945 and 1962, the United States conducted nearly 200 atmospheric nuclear weapons development tests in regions such as the Nevada test site and areas of the Pacific and the Atlantic. The tests had a significant impact, with many of the brave men and women involved in the testing program continuing to face the lingering
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Decoding Downwinders Syndrome: Effects of Radiation Exposure
Since the advent of nuclear technology, radiation exposure has become an increasing concern for many people, particularly those directly involved in or living downwind of nuclear tests, known today as downwinders. These people were the unfortunate victims of radioactive fallout which has lead to the manifestation of a wide range of cancers and illnesses as
Read MoreUnderstanding the Nevada Test Site: From Nuclear Tests to Environmental Impact
The Nevada Test Site is a historical and controversial topic, with its notoriety stemming from both nuclear tests and its aftermath on the people and the environment. Let’s learn more about the history of the Nevada test site, the environmental and human impact of those tests, and how people are still affected today. The Nevada
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