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Chernobyl Cancer Study, Brazil Invests in Science

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 116: A new analysis gives new numbers for cancer deaths due to Chernobyl. Brazil is investing heavily in science and technology research. Court rulings may be influenced by how hungry the judges are. more »

Alien Invaders, India Rethinks Nuclear Plans, Language Evolution

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 115: What makes some alien species good invaders? India rethinks its nuclear energy goals. First scientific evidence that language originated in Africa. more »

Fukushima vs. Chernobyl–Comparison less useful than ever

By Peter Thomson

Blog 5: If your head’s hurting right now trying to keep track of official evaluations of the scale of the Fukushima nuclear disaster, read this post by The World's environment editor, Peter Thomson. more »

Reflecting on a Doomed Antarctic Expedition, Life at the South Pole

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 111: We reflect on the legacy of a doomed expedition to the South Pole that took place a century ago. We hear from a physicist spending the winter at the South Pole. Also, remembering Chernobyl after 25 years. more »

Swine Flu in the Amazon, Fixing Technological Fixes, Tsavo Lions

By Rhitu Chatterjee

Podcast 39: Swine flu spreads far and wide. A story about bringing renewable energy to the rural poor in Nicaragua. And a conversation with engineer Anu Ramaswami about why technological fixes often fail. more »