The Chernobyl nuclear disaster of 1986 was a pivotal moment which ultimately accelerated the collapse of the USSR, making it one of the most historically significant events in recent history.

For nearly 40 years, the Chernobyl exclusion zone (CEZ) has been a laboratory for scientists to study the long-term effects of radiation exposure. One of the ongoing subjects in this unintentional ...

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Feral dogs living near Chernobyl differ genetically from their ancestors who survived the 1986 nuclear plant disaster—but these variations do not appear to stem from radioactivity-induced mutations.

Jan. 6, 2025 — The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products are winding up in the fish that people eat, highlighting a need for technologies and strategies to ...

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From fish and crabs to dragonflies and snails, thousands of freshwater species could disappear in the coming decades if urgent action isn’t taken. Scientists examined the health of almost 24,000 ...

Bangladesh maintains mandatory radiation tests on imported agri products while most other countries have relaxed or removed the requirement ...

Adding colorful tropical fish to your aquarium is a no-brainer if you love being mesmerized by beautiful colors and patterns. Many people, when they hear the word ‘fish’ think of dull grey fish or the ...

“Oh, God,” purred the Iranian, “I’m so happy to have some people!” We paused our frantic cross-table whispering as a member of the staff glided by. The first three days, the American warned us, were ...

As the chief domestic officer of our family, I'm usually pretty fastidious about the cleanliness of my home. But every once ...