U.S. Conducts Explosion Experiment at Nuclear Test Site

The Energy Department's nuclear agency has conducted an explosive test in the Nevada desert designed to detect low-yield nuclear blasts from China and Russia, the National Nuclear Security Administration said Wednesday.

U.S. Conducts Explosion Experiment at Nuclear Test Site

TL;DR

  • The Energy Department's nuclear agency conducted an explosive test.
  • The test took place in the Nevada desert.
  • The experiment is designed to detect low-yield nuclear blasts.
  • The detection is focused on China and Russia.
  • The National Nuclear Security Administration confirmed the event.