06
Dec
Satellites could detect rogue nuclear tests
The technique uses GPS and radio telescopes to detect underground nuclear tests using waves that travel from the blast into the upper atmosphere.
06
Dec
Satellites could detect rogue nuclear tests
The technique uses GPS and radio telescopes to detect underground nuclear tests using waves that travel from the blast into the upper atmosphere.
30
Oct
Could nuking a hurricane stop it?
Scientist says no; not only would nukes not prevent hurricane, they might even help it by feeding it energy.
14
Aug
Mutant butterflies found emerging from Fukushima radiation
Researchers also discover that the mutations are spreading rapidly through subsequent generations.
02
May
Science ensures North Korea nuclear test would be no secret
Thousands of earthquake specialists would be able to measure the seismic waves from any underground blast and alert the world in real-time.
09
Jan
A relatively new trend, nuclear tourism involves traveling to significant sites in atomic history. These destinations include nuclear testing sites, “secret cities” involved in the Manhattan Project and the locations of nuclear disasters. While such sites are scattered throughout the world, several are located in the U.S., the birthplace of the nuclear bomb, and many are still cloaked in secrecy, allowing tours just once a year.
12 nuclear tourism destinations
06
Jun
Nuclear radiation causes more boys than girls
New study finds that nuclear radiation from bomb tests and power plant accidents leads to the birth of more boys than girls.
26
Apr
25
Apr
April 25
The General Land Office is established, and Chernobyl explodes.
12
Apr
A level 7 incident means a major release of radiation with a widespread health and environmental impact, while a 5 level is a limited release of radioactive material, with several deaths, according to the IAEA.
11
Apr
Postcard from Chernobyl: Vision of Apocalypse
A poisoned corpse of a city, Prypyat’s crumbling, deserted buildings devoid of life stand as a symbol of human folly, lost dreams and broken childhood.
