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entertainment2 months ago•2 min saved

Kathryn Bigelow Defends 'A House of Dynamite' Amid Pentagon Criticism

Kathryn Bigelow defends her Netflix film House of Dynamite against Pentagon criticism, emphasizing its focus on realism and authenticity in depicting nuclear defense scenarios, despite some claims from the US Missile Defense Agency that the film's portrayal of missile intercepts is fictional and overly simplistic. The film has gained popularity on Netflix, sparking discussions about nuclear proliferation and defense capabilities.

via The Guardian|

#entertainment #film-realism #house-of-dynamite

news2 months ago•2 min saved

Pentagon Questions Netflix's 'A House of Dynamite' Missile Accuracy and Realism

An internal Pentagon memo disputes the accuracy of Netflix's film 'A House of Dynamite,' which depicts a less effective U.S. missile defense system than current testing shows, highlighting a discrepancy between entertainment and real-world capabilities.

via Variety|

#a-house-of-dynamite #film-accuracy #netflix

science3 months ago•1 min saved

NASA and Scientists Consider Nuclear Strategies to Protect the Moon from Asteroids

NASA scientists have proposed using nuclear bombs to destroy or alter the course of the 300-foot asteroid 2024 YR4, which has a small chance of hitting the moon and potentially threatening satellites and astronauts, with a planned mission window between 2029 and 2031.

via The Daily Beast|

#2024-yr4 #asteroid #moon-impact

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Biden and Yoon strengthen South Korea's nuclear defense commitment.

US President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to South Korea's defense by pledging to provide extended deterrence, including the use of nuclear weapons if necessary. The move is seen as a response to North Korea's continued nuclear weapons program and growing military capabilities. The commitment is part of Biden's broader efforts to strengthen global security and alliances.

via Financial Times|

#commitment #global-security #joe-biden