Nuclear Detectives

Nuclear Detectives

Updated: March 07, 2012

You're heard the phrase, "weapons of mass destruction" thousands of times, but how much do you really know about nuclear weapons and the politics surrounding them? Though there's been a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty on nuclear bomb testing in the past (meaning countries are not allowed to test weapons of mass destruction), North Korea tested two nuclear weapons in May 2009, sparking fear and controversy across the globe.

Since then, the Obama Administration and other countries have made an effort to make sure no one is able to set off a nuclear weapon any place in the world. However, despite global opposition, Iran has persisted with nuclear research, which they say is to support the power grid in their country.

In the past few weeks, tension over the issue has begun to grow, as Israel has said it would take action against Iran for it's nuclear program without global, or even U.S., support and Republican Presidential candidates have said that the U.S. should take a stronger position against Iran's activities.

For more on the facts about nuclear energy...and weapons, take the quiz and watch the videos below.
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Quiz: Nuclear Detectives

What do you know about nukes?

 
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Video: Israel and Iran

A look at the tension building between the countries and US involvement.

 
Image: Obama: Diplomacy can stop Iran from getting bomb
Obama: Diplomacy can stop Iran from getting bomb

President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that diplomacy can still resolve the crisis over Iran's possible pursuit of nuclear weapons, and he accused his Republican critics of "beating the drums of war."

 
Image: Quiz: The Truth About Nuclear Energy
Quiz: The Truth About Nuclear Energy

Test your knowledge with this quiz.

 
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Video: Nuclear Weapons

Which nations have weapons of mass destruction and how many.

 
Image: Video: Iran Marks National Nuclear Day
Video: Iran Marks National Nuclear Day

Ahmadinejad urges pride while the world meets on eliminating nuclear weapons.

 
Image: Video: Nuclear Security Summit
Video: Nuclear Security Summit

President Obama hosts the largest gathering of world leaders since 1945.

 
 
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