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Chernobyl

Forty years after disaster, lessons about nuclear safety

The explosion at reactor no. 4 was the result of grave flaws in the reactor’s design and a Soviet system built on secrecy, irresponsibility and contempt for safety. For days, the fire sent radioactive material far beyond Ukraine’s borders, contaminating large parts of Europe. (AFP)

Published 81 days ago

40 years on from the disaster, why there are foxes, bears and bison again around Chernobyl

40 years on from the disaster, why there are foxes, bears and bison again around Chernobyl

Published 82 days ago

Wired Wisdom: Wolves of Chernobyl, Razorpay’s milestone, and Tata Sierra’s tech

Microsoft

Published 166 days ago

Chernobyl dogs turn blue: Mystery colour change in hounds baffles caretakers

A blue-coloured dog spotted near the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site.

Published 259 days ago

Chernobyl and Europe's biggest nuclear plant at risk? Zelenskyy's big warning

A general view shows the New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Chernobyl.

Published 285 days ago

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Videos

After 40 years, Chernobyl nuclear shield severely 'damaged'

After 40 years, Chernobyl nuclear shield severely 'damaged'

Putin reveals Ukraine's nuke ploy; Kyiv plotting Chernobyl ‘provocation’ with West claims Russia

Putin reveals Ukraine's nuke ploy; Kyiv plotting Chernobyl ‘provocation’ with West claims Russia

How Chernobyl Nuclear plant escaped another disaster amid Russian occupation

How Chernobyl Nuclear plant escaped another disaster amid Russian occupation

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