Nuclear Threat Initiative

Hollywood Voices Sound Alarm on Nuclear Threat as Oppenheimer Sweeps the Academy Awards

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Murphy’s Oscars message came amid the Nuclear Threat Initiative ’s Los Angeles-based campaign to leverage attention on the film to underscore that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not.

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Murphy’s Oscars message came amid the Nuclear Threat Initiative ’s Los Angeles-based campaign to leverage attention on the film to underscore that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not.
The letter was also signed by Hollywood luminaries like Michael Douglas and Jane Fonda as well as Oppenheimer cast members Matthew Modine and Tony Goldwyn.
“The film brought nuclear weapons to the big screen and helped raise awareness about today’s nuclear threats.
Hollywood can play a transformative role in educating audiences about the risks and helping us imagine a safer future without nuclear weapons.

Nuclear Threat Initiative Launches “Make Nukes History” Campaign to Spotlight Nuclear Weapon Risks Ahead of Academy Awards

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) launched a “Make Nukes History” campaign today in Los Angeles, leveraging the attention on Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated film Oppenheimer to elevate the conversation about the nuclear threat in the run-up to the Academy Awards.

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The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) launched a “Make Nukes History” campaign today in Los Angeles, leveraging the attention on Christopher Nolan’s Oscar-nominated film Oppenheimer to elevate the conversation about the nuclear threat in the run-up to the Academy Awards.
In the letter, the artists and advocates said, “We want to raise our voices to remind people that while Oppenheimer is history, nuclear weapons are not.
“Today, nine countries hold 13,000 nuclear weapons, a new arms race is underway and nuclear sabre-rattling has reappeared.
Modine has also produced the new documentary feature Downwind about the impact of nuclear weapons testing during the Cold War.

Anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings Marked by Global Action for a World Without Nuclear Weapons

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- People around the world are marking the anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings by taking part in #CranesforOurFuture and calling for a future free from nuclear weapons.

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And Russia's reckless nuclear threats against Ukraine have made headlines and raised serious concerns about the possibility of nuclear use.
The campaign launched amidst heightened cultural awareness of the growing dangers posed by nuclear weapons.
In May, President Biden and other G7 leaders met in Hiroshima and reaffirmed a commitment to a world without nuclear weapons.
The Nuclear Threat Initiative is a nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear and biological threats imperiling humanity.

Nuclear Security Conditions are Regressing in Dozens of Countries, according to 2023 NTI Nuclear Security Index

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

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WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NTI Nuclear Security Index for the first time finds that nuclear security conditions are regressing among the dozens of countries and areas with weapons-usable nuclear materials and nuclear facilities. This erosion of nuclear security comes at a time when risk environments are growing more dangerous and overall stockpiles of weapons-usable nuclear materials are increasing at an alarming rate.

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WASHINGTON, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NTI Nuclear Security Index for the first time finds that nuclear security conditions are regressing among the dozens of countries and areas with weapons-usable nuclear materials and nuclear facilities.
Present challenges notwithstanding, countries have made significant improvements since the first NTI Index, released in 2012, tracked and reported on nuclear security conditions worldwide.
In this new era of instability, it is crucial that the global nuclear security architecture be fortified to prevent nuclear catastrophe.
Governments must prioritize nuclear security amid periods of heightened instability, carefully consider the ramifications that potentially inflammatory policy decisions have on nuclear security, and require nuclear operators to increase the resiliency of facilities.

2021 Global Health Security Index Finds All Countries Remain Dangerously Unprepared for Future Epidemic and Pandemic Threats

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite important steps taken by countries to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, all countriesacross all income levelsremain dangerously unprepared to meet future epidemic and pandemic threats, according to the new 2021 Global Health Security (GHS) Index .

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite important steps taken by countries to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, all countriesacross all income levelsremain dangerously unprepared to meet future epidemic and pandemic threats, according to the new 2021 Global Health Security (GHS) Index .
The data demonstrate that all countries have insufficient sustained health capacities, leaving the world acutely vulnerable to future health emergencies, including those potentially more devastating than COVID-19.
In addition to its overall finding that all countries remain dangerously unprepared for meeting future epidemic and pandemic threats, the GHS Index finds:
Most countries, including high-income nations, have not made dedicated financial investments in strengthening epidemic or pandemic preparedness.
176 countries have not published and implemented an overarching national public health emergency response plan for diseases with epidemic or pandemic potential.

Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons, Announces Sahil Shah as Winner of the 2021 Gorbachev/Shultz, Voices Youth Award

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons selects Sahil Shah as the 2021 Gorbachev/Shultz, Voices Youth Award Winner in recognition of his outstanding efforts to help abolish nuclear weapons.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons selects Sahil Shah as the 2021 Gorbachev/Shultz, Voices Youth Award Winner in recognition of his outstanding efforts to help abolish nuclear weapons.
The award honors the legacy of former U.S.S.R. PresidentMikhail Gorbachevand formerU.S.A.Secretary of StateGeorge Shultzin their efforts for nuclear disarmament.
The first Voices Youth Award was given to Kehkashan Basu, President and Founder of Green Hope Foundation last year.
Sahil will accept the award on August 6, at 9AM, PDT during a Voices webinar .

eSentire, the Market’s Top Managed Detection and Response Security Provider, Expands its Leading 24/7 EMEA Operations

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

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We add significant value, skill and scale that cannot be achieved by building an in-house security team.

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Combining cutting-edge machine learning XDR technology, 24/7 Threat Hunting, and proven security operations leadership, eSentire mitigates business risk, and enables security at scale.
eSentire provides Managed Risk, Managed Detection and Response and Incident Response services.

NTI Commended by Frost & Sullivan for Its Proprietary Technology for Nanofilm Deposition, the Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc (FCVA)

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Monday, June 28, 2021

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NTI has developed a revolutionary filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA) technology that leverages a plasma source and electromagnetic waves to create high-quality coatings.

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NTI has developed a revolutionary filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA) technology that leverages a plasma source and electromagnetic waves to create high-quality coatings.
"FCVA's advanced materials seamlessly enhance the average useful life of customers' end products," said Monami Dey, Senior Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan.
NTI continually engages with customers to design and develop proprietary coatings for end products to achieve the desired functional and aesthetic properties.
"Its superior technology allows it to deliver top-notch alternatives to existing nanofilm deposition techniques while providing additional enhancements and properties."

NTI Commended by Frost & Sullivan for Its Proprietary Technology for Nanofilm Deposition, the Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc (FCVA)

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Monday, June 28, 2021

Materials, Articles, Industrial processes, Materials science, Matter, Nitrides, Superhard materials, Semiconductor device fabrication, Coating, Deposition, Titanium nitride, Nuclear Threat Initiative

NTI has developed a revolutionary filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA) technology that leverages a plasma source and electromagnetic waves to create high-quality coatings.

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NTI has developed a revolutionary filtered cathodic vacuum arc (FCVA) technology that leverages a plasma source and electromagnetic waves to create high-quality coatings.
"FCVA's advanced materials seamlessly enhance the average useful life of customers' end products," said Monami Dey, Senior Research Analyst, Frost & Sullivan.
NTI continually engages with customers to design and develop proprietary coatings for end products to achieve the desired functional and aesthetic properties.
"Its superior technology allows it to deliver top-notch alternatives to existing nanofilm deposition techniques while providing additional enhancements and properties."

NTI-Tss Plus® and NTI OmniSplint® Now Available From Glidewell

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

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Now, the largest dental lab in the country can also supply dentists with two devices proven effective at relieving their patients' tension headaches and migraines: the NTI-tss Plus and the NTI OmniSplint.

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Now, the largest dental lab in the country can also supply dentists with two devices proven effective at relieving their patients' tension headaches and migraines: the NTI-tss Plus and the NTI OmniSplint.
The OmniSplint can be prescribed from Glidewell for $140, and both the NTI-tss Plus and the OmniSplint are covered by a 6-month warranty.
To learn more about the NTI-tss Plus and the NTI OmniSplint, visit glidewell.com or call 866-335-0744.
NTI-tss Plus is a registered trademark of Boyd Research, Inc. NTI OmniSplint is a registered trademark of James Boyd.