The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone has been a hot bed of genetic study, as scientists examine how various species react to long-term radiation exposure. While the the 1,000-square-mile zone has been ...

Tiny worms that live in the highly radioactive Chernobyl Exclusion Zone were found to be immune to radiation — which scientists hope could provide clues about why some humans develop cancer, … ...

Radiation levels near the site of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster have spiked as firefighters battle to contain two forest fires in the area.

Chernobyl’s Radiation Levels Are ‘Abnormal’ Following Russian Invasion Russian troops risked causing a nuclear accident at the defunct Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. By Tim Newcomb Published ...

Microscopic worms in Chernobyl remain unscathed despite having been long exposed to radiation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works .

The animals that the team sampled in Chernobyl City and Slavutych, the researchers found, look a lot like dogs you’d find elsewhere. They’ve been born of mixtures of modern breeds: mastiffs ...