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Researchers confirm that a fungus in Chernobyl could use radiation as an energy source, changing everything we knew
Researchers confirm that a fungus in Chernobyl could use radiation as an energy source, changing everything we knew

The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant explosion happened nearly 40 years ago, but the exclusion zone is still dangerous for people. Nature, however, never ceased. Microbes have returned, along with plants and animals. One of the most peculiar survivors is a tiny, velvety black fungus that seems to th... Read more

La Grada - Dec 10
Chernobyl’s main shield preventing nuclear fallout down after Russian drone strike
Chernobyl’s main shield preventing nuclear fallout down after Russian drone strike

Radiation levels have not increased outside the Chernobyl power plant, the Ukrainian site of the world’s worst-ever nuclear disaster. Read more

Metro - Dec 07
Russian Drone Strike on Chernobyl Hasn’t Led to Rise in Radiation Levels
Russian Drone Strike on Chernobyl Hasn’t Led to Rise in Radiation Levels

Despite the finding, the authorities have been unable to fix the damage from a drone that punctured Reactor No. 4’s outermost protective shield in February. Read more

The New York Times - Dec 07
Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says | CNN
Chernobyl protective shield can no longer confine radiation after drone strike, UN nuclear watchdog says | CNN

The protective shield built around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site in Ukraine can no longer do its job to confine radioactive waste as a result of a drone strike earlier this year, according to the IAEA. Read more

Cnn - Dec 06
Chernobyl radiation fears as Russian drone strikes damage nuclear facility
Chernobyl radiation fears as Russian drone strikes damage nuclear facility

A structure designed to prevent radioactive leakage at the Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine is no longer operational after Russian drones targeted it earlier this year Read more

Dailystar Co Uk - Dec 06
Chernobyl leak fears as nuclear radiation shield BROKEN by Russian strikes
Chernobyl leak fears as nuclear radiation shield BROKEN by Russian strikes

A drone strike hit the protective outer shell of Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear plant in February Read more

Mirror - Dec 06
Chernobyl radiation fears erupt as reckless Russian strikes deal horror damage
Chernobyl radiation fears erupt as reckless Russian strikes deal horror damage

The vital structure aimed at preventing radioactive leakage "lost its primary safety functions". Read more

Express - Dec 06
Putin flaunts new weapons as he threatens Armageddon with 'flying Chernobyl'
Putin flaunts new weapons as he threatens Armageddon with 'flying Chernobyl'

As Russia wages its war on Ukraine, Putin's eyes are being drawn west and he has shown off a host of new weapons that he says could obliterate the West — including Britain Read more

Dailystar Co Uk - Nov 16
Chernobyl nuclear power plant's radioactive ruins turns dogs mysterious bright blue colour
Chernobyl nuclear power plant's radioactive ruins turns dogs mysterious bright blue colour

Almost 40 years on the world's worst-ever nuclear accident, animals still roam the exclusion zone that remains off limits to humans - but some of the 700 dogs now have blue fur Read more

Mirror - Oct 28