New research reveals that wolves living in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone have evolved genetic resistance to cancer, with their population now approximately 7 times what it was before the 1986 nuclear disaster.
April 26, 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the world’s worst nuclear accident. BBC reporters revisited the abandoned city of Pripyat to document the unique ecology of this radiation-contaminated land.
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has brought new risks to the site. Drone attacks, damaged infrastructure, and staffing shortages are compounding nuclear safety concerns.