Radiation28 Nov 2025This black fungus from Chernobyl may eat radiationMould found at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster appears to be feeding off the radiation. Could we use it to shield space travellers from cosmic rays?28 Nov 202527 Nov 2025What do popcorn, wi-fi and the Big Bang have in common?Taken from the Microwave Ovens episode of Witness History.27 Nov 202517 Oct 2025Balloon launches 'new way' to track space weatherMonitors will help understand radiation levels in space and improve weather forecasts.17 Oct 20252 Oct 2025The clock that starts ticking after someone diesWhen something dies, a telltale radioactive signal ticks like a natural clock. Discovering it helped us solve all sorts of natural mysteries.2 Oct 202531 Jul 2025Radioactive wasp nest found at old US nuclear weapons siteThe nest with 10 times more radiation than permitted was found at a facility that once produced parts for US nuclear weapons. 31 Jul 20255 Feb 2024Dogs helping detect radiation in Ukraine warMilitary dogs are wearing mobile detectors made by County Durham technology firm Kromek.5 Feb 202415 Sep 2023Bay cleared for visitors after radioactive clean-upThe multimillion-pound operation means people can visit the area for the first time since 2011.15 Sep 202325 Aug 2023Search for women in 1960s radioactive chapatis studyMP Taiwo Owatemi MP says she is "deeply concerned" over the experiment on South Asian women in Coventry.25 Aug 202312 Nov 2022How do you clean all the sand on a radioactive beach?Experts are using diggers and a purpose-built scanner to remove radioactive particles from the Fife coastline.12 Nov 2022...
