[SGRupdate] News from SGR - February 2017

[Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR)]

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News from Scientists for Global Responsibility - February 2017

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* Could Trident be hacked?

Aleem Datoo, British American Security Information Council (BASIC), outlines
just how vulnerable the UK’s nuclear weapons system is to cyber security
threats.

http://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/could-trident-be-hacked


* Science4Society Week 2017

SGR's annual S4S Week will take place this year from 13th to 19th March. It's
a collection of science education activities designed to inspire young people.
For information on downloadable teaching resources, the competition and
events, see:

http://www.s4s.org.uk/


* Devonport and nuclear submarines: what are the risks?

Dr Philip Webber, SGR, highlights a range of significant health, safety and
environmental risks arising at the Devonport naval base from the storage of
several aged nuclear submarines and a recent major submarine refit.

http://www.sgr.org.uk/resources/devonport-and-nuclear-submarines-what-are-risks


* SGR Newsletter no. 45 out now!

For more details including how to order, see:
http://www.sgr.org.uk/publications/sgr-newsletter-45


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