All nuclear weapons resources
Feature
UCS vs Anti-Science Actions
We're suing the Trump administration on a wide range of issues—and winning.
Explainer
Nuclear Frontline Communities
Nuclear frontline communities are people and communities directly harmed by nuclear weapons and nuclear materials.
Explainer
How Nuclear Weapons Work
At the center of every atom is a nucleus. Breaking that nucleus apart—or combining two nuclei together—can release large amounts of energy.
Report
Nuclear Weapons Without Limits?
Once the New START treaty expires in February 2026, there will be no limits on the number of strategic nuclear weapons the US and Russia can deploy.
Video
UCS: What We Do
Breathtaking imagery from photographer Daniel Beltrá showcases the range of issues that UCS works on.
Activist Resource
Scientific Societies Call on Congress to Save Science
This open letter, signed by more than 40 prominent scientific societies and organizations, was delivered to Congress in March 2025.
Activist Resource
Science and Environmental Justice
An archive of preserved federal government documents on environmental justice and scientific issues.
Feature
2024 Annual Report
With your help, we made significant strides toward a better future in 2024.
Activist Resource
A Path Forward
We know the next four years will be a dangerous time for our country and for everyone who cares about a safe, sustainable, and just future.
Activist Resource
An Activist's Guide to Radiation and Human Health
Essential readings for understanding the world of radiation, radioactive materials, and the threats they pose to human health
Activist Resource
The Language of Radiation: A Glossary
This glossary is intended to help advocates navigate the technical language of nuclear weapons and, specifically, radiation and human health outcomes.
Explainer
How Radiation Interacts with the Human Body
Radiation is absorbed by humans in many ways, and can harm the human body in the short and long term.