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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

Russia cuts power to site of Chernobyl nuclear plant, says Ukraine

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

Mom-to-be faces backlash for naming daughter after tragic event

Many took to the comments section to condemn.

Published 395 days ago

A drone strike at Chernobyl has raised Ukraine's nuclear ghosts. What are the dangers?

A drone strike at Chernobyl has raised Ukraine's nuclear ghosts. What are the dangers?

Published 515 days ago

'Russian drone hit Chernobyl reactor shell, radiation levels normal': Zelensky

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. (REUTERS)

Updated 515 days ago

International Chernobyl Remembrance Day 2024: Date, history, significance

Every year, International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is observed on April 26.

Published 810 days ago

Dogs of Chernobyl studied to learn about survival in hostile environments

This photo provided by Timothy Mousseau in Feb. 2023 shows a dog in the Chernobyl area of Ukraine.

Published 1228 days ago

Ukraine's nuclear firm says most Russian forces have left Chernobyl plant

Chernobyl nuclear power plant, in Chernobyl, Ukraine.

Published 1566 days ago

Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘irresponsible acts' near Chernobyl, seeks UN help

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.

Published 1569 days ago

Chernobyl nuclear plant's lab destroyed by Russian forces, says Ukraine

Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo)

Updated 1574 days ago

Ukraine: Chernobyl loses power again, operator says link damaged by ‘occupiers’

File photo of a New Safe Confinement structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

Updated 1583 days ago

Daily brief: After Chernobyl power cut, Ukraine calls for ceasefire for repair

A general view shows a New Safe Confinement (NSC) structure over the old sarcophagus covering the damaged fourth reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, in Chernobyl, Ukraine. (REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo)

Published 1588 days ago

Ukraine says Russia trying to seize Chernobyl

Ukrainian servicemen stand near an armored personnel carrier BTR-3 on the northwest of Kyiv.

Published 1601 days ago

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