A fascinating and far-ranging interview with the Pulitzer prize-winning nuclear historian, Richard Rhodes. He discusses nuclear energy policy, nuclear disarmament, and the possibility of greater transparency.

An interesting look at China's civil defense preparations against biological terrorism. The author notes that since China is better prepared than most countries because it has more recent experience with weaponizable pathogens such as smallpox but it has a long way to go to modernize its health care infrastructure.