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How ‘The Day After’ Helped Change the World and Avert Nuclear War
Professor David Craig talks about his new book and how a TV movie helped put an end to the Cold War
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Riis Williams
November 20, 2024
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Riis Williams is a New York City-based independent science writer specializing in health, climate, and tech reporting.
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