radiation
Destroyed Ozone Layer In Earth's Past Sterilized Trees
The latest subject revealing our Earth's past: bonsai-like pine trees.
California Guidelines Raise Concerns About Cellphones
The guidelines provide some tips for reducing exposure to radiation linked with phones—despite little evidence that radiation has any effect on human health.
Russia Leaked 'Extremely High' Radiation
A plant near the most seriously polluted area suffered one of the worst ever radioactive accidents in 1957.
Fukushima Executives to Stand Trial in Japan
The three executives are expected to plead not guilty.
The Radiation Risk of Air Travel: Should We Be Worried?
New research reveals how flying exposes us to cosmic rays. It's time we were aware of the risks.
Peru Tries to Adapt to Dangerous Levels of UV Radiation
The greatest ozone-depleted area in the world beside the one over Antarctica runs along the Peruvian Andes.
Post Chernobyl, Locals Still Eating Radioactive Food
Greenpeace tests show overall contamination from key isotopes has fallen somewhat, but lingers, especially in places such as forests.
Scorpion-Like Robot to Venture Into Fukushima Nuclear Reactor
A 54 centimeter robot with a scorpion-like tail will be sent inside one of Fukushima's reactors this August.