chernobyl
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Chernobyl vs. Fukushima: Which Nuclear Meltdown Was the Bigger Disaster?Nuclear meltdowns at power plants in Chernobyl and Fukushima were the most devastating in recent history.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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When Chernobyl Blew, They Dumped Boron and Sand into the Breach. What Would We Do Today?In 1986, the Soviets dumped sand and boron from helicopters onto the exposed Chernobyl uranium core. How would we handle it today?
By Rafi Letzter Published
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5 Weird Things You Didn't Know About ChernobylHere are five weird facts you probably didn't know about Chernobyl.
By Laura Geggel Published
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Drones Find Unexpected Radiation 'Hotspots' in Forest Near ChernobylThis is the first time that fixed-wing drones were used for radiation mapping.
By Mindy Weisberger Published
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Chernobyl's Radioactive 'Wildlife Preserve' Spawns Growing Wolf PopulationBy Charles Q. Choi Published
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Former Chernobyl Neighbors Diagnosed with Rare Cancer Years Later, in NYCWASHINGTON — When 10 people in New York City were diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer during a four-year period, doctors were puzzled.
By Sara G. Miller Published
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Chernobyl Bubble: How a Giant Arch Will Seal Nuclear SiteBy Charles Q. Choi Published
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Nearly 30 Years After Chernobyl Disaster, Wildlife Returns to the AreaBy Elizabeth Newbern Published
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Giant Steel Arch Will Cover Debris from Chernobyl ReactorA massive 32,000-ton, stainless steel arch — so large it could conceal the Statue of Liberty — is being constructed to cover what's left of a nuclear reactor in Chernobyl that exploded in 1986.
By Denise Chow Published
