Background radiation levels in the Chernobyl area vary widely by location. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

Chernobyl has been devoid of any human residents since a nuclear meltdown in 1986 caused radiation levels to spike to un-survivable numbers. Since then, the area has become a de facto habitat for ...

After the Chernobyl disaster, scientists observed patches of blackened growths on the walls of the No. 4 reactor—fungi that seemed to thrive where the radiation was highest. Cladosporium ...

They'll also be screened twice for radiation after their tour, which only lasts five minutes to limit exposure. Ukraine is boosting Chernobyl's reputation as a tourist attraction The control room ...

A resilient fungus growing on the Chernobyl nuclear disaster has adapted to “feed” on levels of radiation which would kill most other life forms. Scientists have observed the highly resilient ...

Radiation-induced mutations may not be the reason for the genetic differences between dog populations living near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, according to a new study. The study ...