Hear the biggest stories from the world of science | 08 July 2026
08 July 2026
A shoebox-sized detector satellite could identify the telltale signal of a hidden nuclear device — plus, how indigenous plant knowledge is under threat.
By
Benjamin Thompson &
Nick Petrić Howe
Shoebox-sized 'detector satellites' could sniff out a nuclear bomb in space
Scientist proposes way to detect nuclear weapons hidden in satellites
MIT researcher proposes a way to detect nuclear weapons in space
Un nanosatellite può scovare armi nucleari in orbita con il 99% di precisione
A Hidden Nuclear Weapon Could Already Be Orbiting Earth. This MIT Physicist Has a Plan to Find It
Científicos proponen un sistema para detectar armas nucleares ocultas en satélites
Scientists Have Just Found a Way to Detect Nuclear Weapons in Space
Detecting hidden nuclear weapons in space may be possible using cosmic rays
Un satellite pour détecter les armes nucléaires dans l'espace ? L'idée innovante d'un chercheur du MIT
Identificato il segnale delle armi nucleari nascoste nello spazio: lo studio su Nature
If a space nuke went off, "we would not only lose the satellites, we would lose entire orbits for a few years."
A nuclear weapon orbiting Earth would emit neutrons through its interactions with the planet’s space radiation environment, and…
Nature study identifies a new way to spot nuclear weapons in orbit
American officials suspect Russia of launching a satellite with nuclear materials in 2022
MIT Professor Areg Danagoulian is proposing a way to determine if a satellite orbiting Earth contains a nuclear weapon. He…
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