radiation
We Are All Lab Rats in a Massive Cell Phone Study
Worth a read before you go to bed with your phone again.
Russia's radioactive past continues to haunt its citizens
VICE News reports from Russia’s radioactive hotspots, where residents continue to live amid radiation from Soviet-era nuclear activities.
How an Ancient Supernova Turned the Sky on Earth Electric Blue
Here’s what would happen if a supernova struck Earth.
Humans Accidentally Made a Space Cocoon For Ourselves Out of Radio Waves
Praise be to the radio-induced space bubble.
Radiation-Resistant Mutants at Chernobyl Pave the Way for Life on Mars
Radiotrophic beer is involved.
Radioactive Cats and Nuclear Priests: How to Warn the Future About Toxic Waste
Nuclear waste can remain toxic for tens of thousands of years. How do you warn the future that they’re standing on nuclear waste when there’s no one around to translate?
How to Survive the First Hour of a Nuclear Attack
Experts helped us picture exactly what would happen.
'Paid by Exposure,' Today's Comic by Rob Corradetti
When a company wants to pay you in exposure, just say no.
What Goes In Our First-Aid Kit For the Mission to Mars?
The Translational Research Institute is a new, independent research group look to push the boundaries of our health in space.
Radioactive Boars Roam Fukushima as Residents Forced Home
Fukushima residents face toxic boars and radiation after being forced to return home
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue: Marshall Islanders Face Nuclear Fallout and Rising Seas
The Marshall Islands are beset by two manmade disasters–the catastrophic legacy of nuclear testing and the creeping consequences of climate change. We spoke to a local poet and activist about the challenges.