Nuclear weapons have come to redefine what war really is. In the matter of mere seconds, a ridiculous amount of people can be wiped out. War has continually evolved as technology has, and each and every day, scientists are working for government agencies to try and develop even more powerful weapons. Most of these weapons aren't used, but rather are used to let your enemy know what you are capable of. Likely, there won't be another major ground war fought like World War I or II for a very long time, with the firepower major superpowers harbor today, most countries are hesitant to engage in military action as they are aware of the destruction they can cause. Scientists, chemical engineers, etc. Won't ever stop working on these weapons. and as technology improves, so will the amount of damage these weapons can do.
The sheer shock and awe that nuclear weapons instill within society is incredible. There have only been two uses in history, and after that the world has all come to the consensus that they should never be used again by NATO regulations, among many others. It's hard to imagine what else may come around, since we've already seen first hand what nukes can do to entire cities.
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