Atomic Scientists' Association
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The Atomic Scientists' Association was a post–World War II organization of physicists and other experts dedicated to promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and warning the public and policymakers about the dangers of nuclear weapons.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Atomic Scientists' Association canonical | 1 |
| atomic scientists movement | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1390822 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Atomic Scientists' Association Context triple: [Joseph Rotblat, memberOf, Atomic Scientists' Association]
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A.
Federation of American Scientists
The Federation of American Scientists is a U.S.-based nonprofit policy and advocacy organization focused on issues such as nuclear security, science policy, and government transparency.
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B.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is a leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science, engineering, and innovation for the benefit of all people, best known for publishing the journal Science.
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C.
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
The Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs is an international organization that brings scientists and public figures together to reduce the danger of armed conflict and seek cooperative solutions to global security and disarmament issues.
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D.
MAUD Committee
The MAUD Committee was a British scientific advisory group during World War II that conducted pioneering research into the feasibility of an atomic bomb, helping to spur the later development of the Manhattan Project.
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E.
National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit society of distinguished scholars in the United States that advises the nation on matters related to science and technology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Atomic Scientists' Association Target entity description: The Atomic Scientists' Association was a post–World War II organization of physicists and other experts dedicated to promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and warning the public and policymakers about the dangers of nuclear weapons.
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A.
Federation of American Scientists
The Federation of American Scientists is a U.S.-based nonprofit policy and advocacy organization focused on issues such as nuclear security, science policy, and government transparency.
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B.
American Association for the Advancement of Science
The American Association for the Advancement of Science is a leading international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science, engineering, and innovation for the benefit of all people, best known for publishing the journal Science.
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C.
Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs
The Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs is an international organization that brings scientists and public figures together to reduce the danger of armed conflict and seek cooperative solutions to global security and disarmament issues.
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D.
MAUD Committee
The MAUD Committee was a British scientific advisory group during World War II that conducted pioneering research into the feasibility of an atomic bomb, helping to spur the later development of the Manhattan Project.
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E.
National Academy of Sciences
The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit society of distinguished scholars in the United States that advises the nation on matters related to science and technology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
learned society
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non-governmental organization ⓘ scientific organization ⓘ |
| activity |
advising governments
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collaboration with other scientific groups ⓘ policy advocacy ⓘ public lectures ⓘ publishing educational materials ⓘ |
| advocatesFor |
international cooperation on nuclear issues
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peaceful conflict resolution ⓘ scientific responsibility ⓘ |
| composition |
experts with wartime nuclear experience
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primarily academic scientists ⓘ |
| concern |
environmental impact of nuclear tests
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nuclear arms race ⓘ proliferation of nuclear weapons ⓘ radiation hazards ⓘ |
| field |
arms control
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nuclear energy ⓘ nuclear physics ⓘ peace research ⓘ science policy ⓘ |
| focus |
civilian applications of atomic energy
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ethical implications of nuclear technology ⓘ nuclear disarmament ⓘ public understanding of science ⓘ |
| foundedAfter | World War II ⓘ |
| hasMember |
engineers
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other technical experts ⓘ physicists ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
Cold War
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surface form:
Cold War era
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| motivatedBy |
desire to prevent nuclear catastrophe
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experience of atomic bomb development ⓘ |
| purpose |
influence policymakers on nuclear policy
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inform public about nuclear issues ⓘ promote peaceful use of nuclear energy ⓘ reduce risk of nuclear war ⓘ support international control of atomic energy ⓘ warn about dangers of nuclear weapons ⓘ |
| usesMedium |
conferences
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public statements ⓘ reports ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Atomic Scientists' Association Description of subject: The Atomic Scientists' Association was a post–World War II organization of physicists and other experts dedicated to promoting the peaceful use of nuclear energy and warning the public and policymakers about the dangers of nuclear weapons.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
this entity surface form:
atomic scientists movement