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What is fission?
By Nola Taylor Redd, Tia Ghose last updated
Fission is the process by which an atom splits into two, generating two smaller atoms and a tremendous amount of energy. Fission powers nuclear bombs and power plants.

Chernobyl: The world's worst nuclear disaster
By Marc Lallanilla published
The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion resulted in the most horrific nuclear disaster in the world.

How do you decontaminate objects exposed to radioactivity?
By Joanna Thompson published
Can a person or object exposed to high radioactivity just take a shower with soap and water, or is more needed for decontamination?

What is nuclear fusion?
By Nola Taylor Redd, Tia Ghose published
Nuclear fusion is the merging of two light atomic nuclei into one heavier one. If it can be harnessed on Earth, it could generate clean, limitless energy.

Chernobyl plant loses electricity again
By Ben Turner published
Ukrainian officials blame the power cut on Russian troops

Chernobyl nuclear power plant has lost electricity
By Ben Turner published
Chernobyl's nuclear power plant is now without electricity, as Russian forces occupy the defunct facility in Ukraine.

Ukrainian nuclear plant set on fire. Should we worry about another Chernobyl?
By Ben Turner published
Russian troops have seized and set fire to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Here's what that means in terms of radiation.

What would happen if Russia bombed Chernobyl?
By Ashley Hamer published
Russian troops have captured the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which still contains nuclear waste that could pose a threat to the surrounding area.
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