Background radiation levels in the Chernobyl area vary widely by location. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...

The distinctive black skin of the Chernobyl frogs ... zone "now maintain radiation levels that are comparable to background or 'natural' radiation levels in many places in the world, even lower ...

Researchers studied the songbirds of Chernobyl and uncovered the surprising ... “These results create an interesting background for understanding avian ecology in radiologically contaminated ...