Chernobyl disaster
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Mysterious radiation spike detected over ScandinaviaExperts have said that a slight spike in radioactivity above northern Europe likely originated in Russia, but Russian nuclear plants in the area deny any abnormalities.
By Tia Ghose Published
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The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone is on fire and radiation levels are spikingA forest fire caused a radiation spike in the Chernobyl region, but that elevated radiation has not reached nearby, populated areas.
By Rafi Letzter Published
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Chernobyl's Control Room Is Now Open to Tourists … for 5 MinutesChernobyl tour companies have confirmed that the control room is open to the brave souls who wish to be closer to the scene of the disaster
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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Radioactive Grain from Chernobyl Has Been Distilled into VodkaThe first consumer product to come out of the Chernobyl exclusion zone in 33 years could help revitalize a long-neglected community — or at least get a lot of tourists drunk.
By Brandon Specktor Published
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Chernobyl's Crumbling Sarcophagus, Built to Contain Deadly Radiation, Will Be Torn DownDismantling it will be "extremely complicated."
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
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Why Didn't Chernobyl's Radiation Kill the Plants There?Opinion Here's why plant life is so resilient to radiation and nuclear disaster.
By Stuart Thompson Published
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10 Times HBO's 'Chernobyl' Got the Science WrongOpinion
By Jim Smith Published
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Is It Safe to Visit Chernobyl?Touring Chernobyl means observing strict safety rules.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Disaster Tourists Are Flocking to Chernobyl, Thanks to HBO SeriesThe Chernobyl exclusion zone is an unexpectedly popular destination.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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