Potential Solar Storm Threat to Earth

A rare and powerful solar storm may occur in outer space today, potentially wreaking havoc on Earth with severe geomagnetic storm conditions. Officials have issued warnings as at least five streams of plasma are heading towards Earth, prompting concerns about disruptions to electronic devices and power grids.

Mystery Radiation Leak in Khabarovsk, Russia

A Russian city declared a state of emergency due to a mystery radiation leak near homes in Khabarovsk. The source of the leak was found, removed, and contained. Authorities are monitoring radiation levels and investigating the cause.

Mystery Radiation Leak in Khabarovsk

A Russian city declared a state of emergency due to a mystery radiation leak near homes in Khabarovsk. The source of the leak is unknown, and authorities are investigating. No injuries have been reported, and the radiation source has been contained.

Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Drone Footage Reveals Damage

Eerie new drone footage reveals the extent of damage to the Fukushima nuclear power plant 13 years after the meltdown. TEPCO released photos showing melted fuel and equipment inside the reactor. The cleanup and decommissioning process remains challenging due to high radiation levels and technical hurdles.

Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant 13 Years After Meltdown

Eerie new drone footage reveals the extent of damage at the Fukushima nuclear power plant 13 years after the meltdown. The high-definition images show melted fuel and equipment dangling in the reactor's core. TEPCO is striving to understand the location and condition of the highly radioactive melted fuel for its removal and decommissioning.

Compensation for New Mexico Radiation Victims

NPR discusses the fight for compensation for New Mexico radiation victims with a downwinder of the Trinity Test and a cancer survivor, Tina Cordova, and Sen. Ben Ray Lujan.

Radiation Immunity in Worms Near Chernobyl

A new study shows that worms living near Chernobyl have developed an immunity to radiation, unlike other animals in the exclusion zone. The research provides insights into DNA repair variations and individual responses to DNA damage, potentially aiding cancer research.

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant Cleanup Efforts

The Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in Japan is still dealing with the aftermath of the 2011 disaster, with efforts underway to remove damaged fuel debris. The process includes extracting a sample of melted fuel from inside the reactor to better understand how to clean it up. Challenges remain in terms of technology, data, and planning for the clean-up process.