A nuclear blast is often imagined as a single instant of destruction. In reality, for many farther from the explosion, danger would unfold over hours and days as fallout traveled with wind and weather ...

The recent news emanating from Japan about radioactive fallout drifting from a stricken nuclear power complex is a reminder that radiation can pose a health risk. Last week, for instance, the Food and ...

A small nuclear bomb set off by a terrorist is one of 15 disaster scenarios the US government plans for. Such a blast would create radioactive fallout, which could kill or hurt people many miles away.

The U.S. has embarked on the largest and most expensive nuclear build-out ever. The U.S. military says it is necessary to replace an aging nuclear arsenal. But critics fear the risks. This article is ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s strong foraging culture could help determine how much radioactive fallout remains in the Scandinavian country, 38 years after the Chernobyl nuclear explosion. The ...

The impact of nuclear disasters throughout history can still be seen in the environment today. Animals in areas near nuclear disasters are being found with radiation still in their bodies. Nuclear ...

The Ghoul Update for Fallout 76 went live last night, meaning anyone who's level 50 or over can now transform themselves into a rad-loving shuffler. This change of face provides players with new perks ...