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Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ plan has a major obstacle: Physics

The proposed missile defense system has many scientists expressing skepticism

Two posters show conceptual illustrations of the Golden Dome missile defense system.

Posters depict a conceptual illustration of a planned Golden Dome missile defense system during a news conference at the White House.

Mark Schiefelbein/AP photo

By Emily Conover

In sports, the best offense is often a good defense. It’s not clear if the same applies in nuclear war.