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Wednesday, December 4, 2024 |
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PHOTOGRAPH BY MIKE HETTWER |
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Within hours of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, officials evacuated 350,000 nearby residents—but not their dogs. Nearly three decades later, the descendants of those abandoned canines, hundreds of them, roam one of the earth’s most radioactive places. Scientists believe the DNA from these strays may transform our knowledge about the effects of radiation. |
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PHOTOGRAPH BY MIGUEL CLARO |
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Look up! The night sky will flash with these nine extraordinary events in 2025, including a total lunar eclipse and blood moon on March 14. What else is coming?
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Today’s Soundtrack: Out There, Helado Negro
Today’s newsletter was edited and curated by David Beard and produced by Alisher Egamov. Have a suggestion for us? Let us know! |
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