When the Chernobyl nuclear disaster happened on April 26, 1986, the region became one of the most heavily contaminated areas ...

In 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in the Soviet Union, now in Ukraine, exploded, spewing massive amounts of radioactive material into the environment. Almost four decades later, the stray dogs ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Individuals who developed thyroid cancer had significantly higher incidence of all secondary cancer types ...

Wolves living inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone show genetic and immune-system signals that researchers say may be linked ...

Despite the finding, the authorities have been unable to fix the damage from a drone that punctured Reactor No. 4’s outermost protective shield in February. By Kim Barker Each day of war risks a ...

After the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, the surrounding region became one of the most radioactive places on Earth. Humans left—but wildlife stayed. Scientists have since documented deformities, genetic ...

Tony Blair’s think tank has warned the development of nuclear power is suffering from an unjustified perception of risk in the wake of two major disasters, urging the UK to take advantage of a “new ...

Are the dogs of Chernobyl evolving right in front of us? That's a question some scientists have been asking in new research that has been keeping tabs on the wild animals roaming around the Chernobyl ...

PRYPYAT, Ukraine (Reuters) - Any Ukrainian over 35 can tell you where they were when they heard about the accident at the Chernobyl plant. "I remember calling my husband. There had been rumours for ...