The Chornobyl nuclear disaster has shown an indirect effect on the children of those exposed to radiation in 1986. Scientists have evidence that their DNA was altered as genes were passed on to them from their parents. Are they in danger?

40 years later, kids of Chornobyl nuclear disaster victims show mutations in first such proof

Scientists have discovered a unique fungus in the ruins of Chernobyl that not only survives but thrives in extreme radiation, with melanin in its cells acting as a natural shield against ionizing radiation. This radiotrophic fungus, predominantly Cladosporium sphaerospermum, grows faster in high-radiation environments and has shown potential to block cosmic rays, making it a candidate for future use as a living radiation shield in space missions and nuclear facilities. 


Chernobyl Fungus Eats Radiation: The Ultimate Nuclear Shield

Chernobyl reactor number four has been conquered by an organism that thrives in a radioactive environment. It is like a biological radiation shield made by nature to fight radiation in the event of a nuclear disaster. In fact, it is probably cleaning Chernobyl.

Chernobyl disaster site has nothing growing, except this organism that is thriving on radiation

Chernobyl’s miraculous survivors: Resilient worms thrive amid hazardous radiation

Farmland near Chernobyl nuclear disaster site 'safe' to grow crops: Report

Wolves living near the Chernobyl plant might have developed Cancer-resistant genes. What does this mean for the fight against cancer? Molly Gambhir gets you the complete story.

Gravitas | Findings from Chernobyl: A milestone in Cancer research

Wolves in Ukraine's Chernobyl area developing resilience to cancer: Report

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- In the latest report, mutant wolves present in Chornobyl's deserted streets appear to have developed cancer resistance. The study by the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology has boosted hopes that the results would help doctors combat cancer in humans also.

Europe's largest nuclear plant is completely out of control: UN nuclear chief

April 26 is marked as International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day. It was established by the UN in memory of Chernobyl disaster of April 1986.Chernobyl was the world’s worst nuclear disaster, caused by human error. The accident killed 31 people instantly and forced tens of thousands to flee. Up to 115,000 people are thought to have died of radiation-related illnesses such as cancer, though estimates vary.

Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day: What happened in 1986?

Ukraine invasion: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will go to Chernobyl

Russian troops give back control of Chernobyl nuclear power plant to Ukraine: Report

Russian forces leaving Chernobyl nuclear site hit by radiation sickness: Reports

Workers at the Chernobyl nuclear site have claimed that Russian troops have kicked up clouds of radioactive dust in a contaminated area around the facility.

Russians drove through 'Red Forest', Chernobyl workers report incident from last February

Ukraine says Russian forces near Chernobyl could pose new radiation threat

Russia occupies town that houses Chernobyl staff, say Ukraine officials 

In pics: Multiple forest fires erupt near Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, say reports

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Concerns raised over violation of nuclear safety principles in Ukraine

UN nuclear watchdog no longer receiving data from Chernobyl, expresses worry about the 130 trapped workers

Ukraine appeals for ceasefire mentioning possible radiation leak from Chernobyl

Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, says official

Explainer: Why is Chernobyl nuclear power plant important?   

Ukraine sends soldiers to defend Chernobyl amid tension at border

Keen cyclists are heading to Chernobyl for an active holiday with scenic routes. It's a new type of tourism for the Exclusion Zone, 35 years after the world's worst nuclear disaster.

Cycling tours are latest trend in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

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40 years later, kids of Chornobyl nuclear disaster victims show mutations in first such proof

Chernobyl Fungus Eats Radiation: The Ultimate Nuclear Shield

Chernobyl disaster site is barren, except this organism thriving on radiation

Chernobyl’s miraculous survivors: Resilient worms thrive amid hazardous radiation

Farmland near Chernobyl nuclear disaster site 'safe' to grow crops: Report

Gravitas | Findings from Chernobyl: A milestone in Cancer research

Wolves in Ukraine's Chernobyl area developing resilience to cancer: Report

Wolves in Ukraine's Chernobyl area developing resilience to cancer: Report

Europe's largest nuclear plant is completely out of control: UN nuclear chief

Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day: What happened in 1986?

Ukraine invasion: UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi will go to Chernobyl

Russian troops give back control of Chernobyl nuclear power plant to Ukraine: Report

Russian forces leaving Chernobyl nuclear site hit by radiation sickness: Reports

Russians drove through 'Red Forest', Chernobyl workers report incident from last February

Ukraine says Russian forces near Chernobyl could pose new radiation threat

Russia occupies town that houses Chernobyl staff, say Ukraine officials

In pics: Multiple forest fires erupt near Chernobyl nuclear plant in Ukraine, say reports

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Concerns raised over violation of nuclear safety principles in Ukraine

UN nuclear watchdog no longer receiving data from Chernobyl, expresses worry about the 130 trapped workers

Ukraine appeals for ceasefire mentioning possible radiation leak from Chernobyl

Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, says official

Explainer: Why is Chernobyl nuclear power plant important?

Ukraine sends soldiers to defend Chernobyl amid tension at border

Cycling tours are latest trend in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone