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World Remembers Chernobyl in Shadow of Japan

Despite the severity of the crisis in Japan, Chernobyl remains the most devastating nuclear accident in history.

Top 5 Worst Nuclear Disasters

Nuclear power has something of a checkered history. Although it does provide carbon-free energy at reasonable prices, it has exposed its dangerous side with near meltdowns and leaked radiation.

Why Radiation Is So Scary

With the 25th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster upon us, find out why radiation contamination can spark panic.

25 Years On, Chernobyl Fallout Still an Eco-hazard

Twenty-five years after the disaster, fallout from Chernobyl remains a poorly-investigated hazard for the environment.

Japan Raises Nuclear Disaster to Chernobyl Level

Japan upgraded its month-old nuclear crisis to a maximum seven on the international scale of atomic disasters Tuesday, placing it on a par with Chernobyl.

Big Bird Brains - Not In Chernobyl

The nuclear fall-out from the 1986 Chernobyl disaster still has lingering effects on neurological development for wildlife.

Plants In Nuked Soil: Less Talking, More Growing

Unlike birds, plants are doing fine in Chernobyl despite the high radiation level of the soil.

Measuring Nuclear Disasters [VIDEO]

Nuclear accidents are measured in their severity with the International Nuclear and Radiological Event Scale.

Nuclear Reactors: A Look Inside: Slide Show

What exactly goes on inside a nuclear reactor?

Radioactive Wild Boars Increase in Number

Radioactive wild boars are on the rise in Germany, where they have attacked and frightened residents, even snarling traffic when they gang up on roadways.