nuclear threat

A new multiple launch rocket system is test fired in this undated photo released by North Korea's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) in Pyongyang March 4, 2016.

Some Americans are panicking about North Korea. Here’s why South Koreans aren’t.

April 14, 2017Conflict

Saturday is a big day in North Korea: The 105th anniversary of the birth of the country’s founder, Kim Il Sung. It’s thought that North Korea will conduct a nuclear or missile test to mark the occasion. But South Koreans aren’t that worried.

Kevin Costner stars in the post-apocalyptic film "The Postman", based on the 1985 novel of the same name by David Brin.

Can science fiction help prevent a nuclear war?

February 8, 2017Arts

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