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Nuclear LUAnacy or sensible choice?

The policy of launch under nuclear attack seems to be finding increasing favour in unexpected quarters. But can we rely on machines to push the button?

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Nuclear LUAnacy or sensible choice?. Nature 298, 695–696 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1038/298695a0

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