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50,000 people lived here. Then a 1986 nuclear disaster turned the town into a ghost place overnight. The reason still haunts the world- A world-ending asteroid, a nuclear bomb and one risky mission: Scientists explain their emergency plan to save Earth but there is a catch
- In 1983, 'doomsday argument' predicted how many humans will ever live, now a study reveals when will human civilization be wiped off the face of the earth
- Japan's 7.1 quake leaves 50+ injured, several feared dead; tsunami warning liftedA powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southwestern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning. Thousands of homes lost power, and roads and b...28 Jul, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- For decades, the Soviet Union planned to reverse the flow of Siberia's mighty rivers, turning them south to water Central Asia, one of the largest schemes ever seriously proposedA Soviet engineering dream aimed to reverse Siberian rivers for Central Asian agriculture. This ambitious plan involved studying over 120 i...20 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Ammonia gas leak: NDRF CBRN Special team deployed for rescue operations in TiruvallurAn ammonia gas leak was reported on Sunday at the St Peter's Paul Seafoods Exports facility located in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam in T...21 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Doomsday Clock 2025 set to 89 seconds: What this means for global security and why it's a wake-up callThe 2025 setting of the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight is a wake-up call for the world. It serves as a stark reminder that the da...28 Jan, 2025, 11.46 PM IST
- Chernobyl dogs are evolving, nuclear radition changing their genesA study reveals stray dogs near Chernobyl are evolving with distinct genetic differences. Researchers analyzed DNA from 302 dogs, finding u...10 Dec, 2024, 12.58 PM IST
- Which nuclear power plant is at the center of the Russia-Ukraine conflict? What risk does it pose?Russia has alleged that Ukraine targeted the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station under Russian control, demanding a response from the West. ...09 Apr, 2024, 12.52 PM IST
- Chernobyl power cut, transmission lost at Europe's largest atomic plant: IAEAThe news from the site of the world's worst nuclear disaster came as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said data transmission w...10 Mar, 2022, 08.44 AM IST
- Japan marks 10th disaster anniversary while still recoveringPeople, some carrying bouquets, walked to the coast or graves to pray for relatives and friends washed away by the tsunami. Emperor Naruhit...11 Mar, 2021, 11.04 AM IST
- Study Fukushima, Chernobyl before deciding on Jaitapur: Uddhav Thackeray"Countries like Japan and Germany are closing nuclear projects in a phased manner because of the threats they pose," he said.16 May, 2015, 11.12 PM IST
- GE looks at up to 20% rise in revenues from IndiaGE is looking at up to 20 per cent increase in revenues from Indian businesses, Chairman and CEO of the US-based company Jeffrey R Immelt s...22 Feb, 2013, 11.31 PM IST
- SC asks govt how nuclear waste at Kudankulam will be handledThe Supreme Court today asked the government what mechanism it will put in place to handle nuclear waste at the Kudankulam power plant once...17 Oct, 2012, 07.13 PM IST
- Sri Lanka concerned over radiation from India's nuclear plantsSri Lanka today expressed concern over possible impact of radiation from India's nuclear power plants located in the southern region.09 Apr, 2012, 01.50 PM IST
- Fukushima nuclear plant disaster to impact global nuclear power industry: ReportThe report includes the prediction that govts, utilities, and consumers will increasingly tap into energy efficiency in order to address ch...20 May, 2011, 04.54 PM IST
- US committed to pursue nuclear cooperation with India: BlakeThe US has said that its civil nuclear cooperation with India will go ahead despite radiation crisis in Japan.19 Mar, 2011, 05.43 PM IST
- Economic hit from Japan Quake seen up to $200 bnThe yen surged to an all-time high against the $ after the Kobe earthquake in '95 as Japanese firms pulled funds home.17 Mar, 2011, 05.44 AM IST
- N-plant cos to face heat for mishapsIndia — expected to sign the civil nuclear deal with the US this week — has started working on laws which will enable investments and lay d...10 Oct, 2008, 02.19 AM IST
- Disaster panel to look into medical readinessThe national Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) will, next week, meet experts from different fields of medicine to draw up guidelines on ...21 Aug, 2006, 03.10 AM IST
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