What weapon did Szilard warn against the development of?
Chemical weapon
Biological weapon
Salted thermonuclear bombs
EMP bombs
Answer
Szilard warned against the development of salted thermonuclear bombs because they would release large amounts of radioactivity. Salted thermonuclear bombs are a type of nuclear weapon that uses a fuel that is enriched with radioactive isotopes. When the bomb is detonated, the radioactive isotopes are released into the environment, where they can cause damage to human health and the environment.
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