Fukushima Radiation : Science World Report

Dec 12, 2016 04:41 AM EST

Scientists Detect Radiation From Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: Should People Be Concerned?

For the first time in five years, radiation from Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster has been detected on the West Coast. Should the Americans worry?

Dec 09, 2016 02:48 AM EST

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster Aftermath Reveals Mind-Boggling Facts

The study of after effects of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan reveals shocking facts about the severity and the reach of the nuclear radiation leak.

Dec 03, 2015 04:46 PM EST

Fukushima Cesium in Higher Levels Detected Offshore

Higher levels of Fukushima cesium have been detected offshore.

Apr 16, 2015 11:46 AM EDT

Bird Populations in Fukushima Plummet After Nuclear Disaster

Scientists have taken a closer look at bird populations and have found that since the March 11 earthquake, which caused the nuclear catastrophe, bird populations have plummeted.

Sep 23, 2014 12:40 PM EDT

Food Impacted by Fukushima Disaster May Harm Butterflies and Other Animals

It turns out that food collected around the site of the Fukushima nuclear meltdown may be negatively impacting butterflies. Scientists have found that pale blue grass butterflies that were fed from regions around the disaster site had higher rates of death and disease.

Aug 15, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

The Legacy of the Fukushima Nuclear Disaster: Radiation Impacts Organisms Nearby

In 2011, the Fukushima Daiichi power plant in Japan experienced a disastrous meltdown. Now, scientists have revealed the serious biological effects of the Fukushima radiation on organisms that range from plants to butterflies to birds.

May 14, 2014 02:14 PM EDT

No Signs of Ocean-Borne Radiation from Japan in California Kelp Forests--Yet

There's some good news for the U.S. West Coast. It turns out that there are no signs of ocean-borne radiation from Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster in kelp samples, which may mean that officials can finally put fears to rest.