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Scientist of the Institute for Safety Problems of Nuclear Power Plants of the NAS of Ukraine in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, Ukraine, December 15, 2025. Anatoly Doroshenko

Physics

The man who crawls into the perilous heart of the Chernobyl reactor

Ever since the Chernobyl nuclear reactor exploded in 1986, scientists have needed to monitor radioactive conditions inside. That job currently falls to Anatoly Doroshenko, who explains the dangers and importance of his work to New Scientist

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Chernobyl 2022

Physics

Exclusive report: Inside Chernobyl, 40 years after nuclear disaster

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Environment

Plug-in solar is coming – how dangerous is it and is it worth it?

News

Physics

The mystery of nuclear 'magic numbers' has finally been resolved

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Environment

This state’s power prices are plummeting as it nears 100% renewables

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Physics

Chernobyl cooling systems have lost power but meltdown risk is low

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Technology

US to fire up small reactors in 2026 as part of 'nuclear renaissance'

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Environment

Australia is getting free electricity - will other countries follow?

Analysis

Physics

The US is unlikely to test nuclear weapons, despite what Trump says

Analysis

Environment

Solar energy is going to power the world much sooner than you think

Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine

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Environment

What made solar power the most desirable energy source on the planet?

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Technology

Modular nuclear reactors sound great, but won't be ready any time soon

Analysis

Chemistry

Sun-powered device extracts lithium without wrecking the environment

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Environment

Why solar power is the only viable power source in the long run

Analysis