Since then, about 50 people have died from radiation sickness. That includes 28 workers and firefighters who were killed at the 1986 nuclear accident at Chernobyl in what is now Ukraine.

If you have cancer, you might see a doctor who specializes in radiation oncology. It's an area of medicine that uses "radiation therapy" -- a treatment that focuses high-energy waves on your body ...

The natural world is home to an astonishing variety of life, but some creatures are so rare that only a handful remain in existence. These animals, often teetering on the edge of extinction, are ...

The delegation, which included members of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's nuclear safety department, came a month after Chernobyl unit 4's giant shelter was damaged ... and ...

Or so the theory went. Now, though, scientists have hard evidence showing that, just like us, animals can learn from each other and thus maintain their cultures for long periods of time.

Radiation therapy for prostate cancer can cause short-term side effects such as diarrhea, urine changes, and more. Long-term side effects such as urinary and bowel problems may also occur ...

Whales are a group of mammals that live in oceans. They include some of the largest animals on Earth. The blue whale is the biggest animal that has ever existed. Whales can be found in every ocean ...

Traditionally, men who chose radiation therapy for prostate cancer undergo radiation for weeks or even months. But now, in certain cases, it can be completed in less than a week. Prostate cancer ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attended a memorial service hosted by Fukushima Prefecture on ...

India, known for its rich biodiversity, designates official state animals to symbolise its ecological and cultural heritage. Each of the 28 states has a unique state animal, often chosen based on its ...

Much like the nuclear industry was derailed by public backlash following disasters such as Three Mile Island and Chernobyl, AI could face a similar crisis of confidence unless policymakers take ...

The zoo recently announced the births of various animals, many of which are threatened or endangered in the wild. Some of these births are also a positive sign for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife ...