For a complete list of our coverage, see our In-Depth Report "The Japan Earthquake, Tsunami and Nuclear Crisis"
The Main Points
Key Developments to Know about the Japan Nuclear Crisis [Updated]
Confused by the fast-changing pace of events? Here are the bullet points to know
By The Editors | April 5, 2011
Reactor Status
Nuclear Experts Explain Worst-Case Scenario at Fukushima Power Plant
By Steve Mirsky | March 12, 2011
What Happens During a Nuclear Meltdown?
By John Matson | March 15, 2011
By David Biello | March 11, 2011
Nuclear Accident Is Long-Feared "Station Blackout" [Podcast]
By Steve Mirsky | March 14, 2011
How Much Spent Nuclear Fuel Does the Fukushima Daiichi Facility Hold?
By Katherine Harmon | March 17, 2011
Is Seawater a Last Resort to Cooling Japan's Nuclear Reactors?
By Larry Greenemeier | March 15, 2011
Fate of Nuclear Plant in Japan Hangs in the Balance as Melting Continues
By David Biello | March 18, 2011
Is Fukushima really as bad as Chernobyl?
By David Biello | Apr 12, 2011
Radiation and Health
Fast Facts about Radiation from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Reactors
By John Matson | March 16, 2011How Radiation Threatens Health
By Nina Bai | March 15, 2011
Does Potassium Iodide Protect People from Radiation Leaks?
By Larry Greenemeier | March 15, 2011
How Far from Fukushima Will Fallout Pose a Health Risk?
By John Matson | Mar 18, 2011
Radiation's Complications: Pinning Health Problems on a Nuclear Disaster Isn't So Easy
By Charles Q. Choi | March 16, 2011
Radioactive Omission: Where Are the Anti-Radiation Drugs?
By Katherine Harmon and Francie Diep | April 4, 2011
