A Simple Step to Close a Dangerous Biosecurity Gap
NTI President and CEO Christine E. Wormuth joins fellow leaders in calling on U.S. policymakers to act with urgency and establish clear national standards for DNA synthesis screening.
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Three Strikes: Why Giving Up on the NPT Is Not an Option
AIxBio Horizon Scan Finds Accelerating Capabilities Require Urgent Oversight
The Legacy of Ted Turner: “We all have a stake.”
What Would Make a New Iran Deal Better than the Last One?
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To Lead in Nuclear Energy, the U.S. and Korea Must Avoid the Reprocessing Trap
One of the most consequential decisions countries will face is whether to take a costly detour into nuclear fuel reprocessing, a technology that has failed every promise it has made.
Living Memories Honor Hiroshima’s Legacy
Three of NTI’s staff members have spent significant time in Japan, where their experiences have influenced their engagement in the nuclear field, often in unexpected ways. In this post, they share their deeply personal reflections on what the commemoration of the U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki means to them.
Get to Know NTI: Ross Matzkin-Bridger on Pursuing Responsible and Secure Nuclear Energy
"Far from being a burden to new nuclear energy projects, following common-sense security norms can actually help catalyze new growth."
Time to Change Course on Nuclear Security
Governments should use the 2024 International Conference on Nuclear Security (ICONS) to reaffirm their commitment to preventing nuclear catastrophe.
There is a bright future for nuclear power, but not with the most dangerous of materials
For nuclear power to be a problem solver rather than a problem maker, the international community must push for a smart brand of nuclear power that prioritizes safety and security.
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