chernobyl
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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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Why Did People Take Iodine Pills After Chernobyl Exploded?In the HBO miniseries 'Chernobyl,' a Soviet physicist realizes that there's been a release of radioactive material nearby and immediately pops an iodine pill. Why?
By Rafi Letzter Published
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There Are Still 10 Chernobyl-Style Reactors Operating Across Russia. How Do We Know They're Safe?The flawed reactor design that led to a catastrophic meltdown at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant was used in several other places. Some are still operating.
By Stephanie Pappas Published
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How Did Radiation Affect the 'Liquidators' of the Chernobyl Nuclear Meltdown?What happens to the human body when exposed to such high levels of radiation?
By Yasemin Saplakoglu Published
