Shutterstock When the Chernobyl nuclear power plant had a meltdown, it was a terrifying event for people around the world. As ...

In the radioactive soils of Chernobyl, microscopic worms are rewriting the rules of biology. A remarkable discovery has revealed that some of these creatures are extraordinarily resistant to radiation ...

Microscopic worms in Chernobyl remain unscathed despite having been long exposed to radiation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

For decades, scientists have studied animals living in or near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant to see how increased levels of radiation affect their health, growth, and evolution. A study analyzed ...

Timothy Mousseau is a professor of biological sciences at the University of South Carolina-Columbia. He has published more than 90 scientific papers about the effects of radiation on wildlife with his ...