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Chernobyl worms appear unaffected by radiation from world's worst nuclear disaster
Microscopic worms in Chernobyl remain unscathed despite having been long exposed to radiation.
Scientists finally figured out what's making German wild boars radioactive, and it's not just Chernobyl
Bavarian wild boars have remained radioactive despite levels of contaminants falling in other species. Scientists have now discovered the reason for this — truffles contaminated by the fallout from Cold War nuclear weapons tests.
The 10 biggest explosions in history
Explosions, both natural and man-made, have caused awe and terror for centuries. Here are 10 of the biggest recorded blasts.
Chernobyl: The world's worst nuclear disaster
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion resulted in the most horrific nuclear disaster in the world.
Chernobyl radiation set off black frog surge while green frogs 'croaked.' Evolution explains why.
Chernobyl frogs' evolution shows how they have adapted to live with higher radiation by turning black.
Giant nuclear power plant in Ukraine is at risk of 'unlimited release' of nuclear materials unless a safety zone is established, UN warns
The plant has been occupied by Russian forces since March 4.
'Lost tapes' from Chernobyl show the haunting fallout of the nuclear disaster
Recently unearthed footage that documented the aftermath of the Chernobyl accident remained hidden for decades.
Geiger counter: Design, facts and uses
Reference Geiger counters use the natural process of ionization to detect and measure radiation levels
