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579: Nuclear Powered Evolution | The Wolves of Chernobyl Reveal Human Potential

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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This chapter explores the unexpected adaptability of wildlife in highly radioactive areas, highlighting the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster and Bikini Atoll nuclear tests. It examines how certain organisms activate dormant genetic traits to survive in harsh conditions, while also contemplating the broader ecological impacts of nuclear devastation.

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