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Scientists think this Chernobyl fungus ‘eats’ radiation — and it may protect astronauts in deep space
Scientists think this Chernobyl fungus ‘eats’ radiation — and it may protect astronauts in deep space
Scientists think this Chernobyl fungus ‘eats’ radiation — and it may protect astronauts in deep space

Published on: 03/31/2026

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Mold can be seen on a wall of an apartment building.

Nearly four decades after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, a black fungus is thriving on the walls of one of the most radioactive buildings on Earth, challenging scientists’ understanding of how life adapts to extreme environments.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/trending/2026/03/scientists-think-this-chernobyl-fungus-eats-radiation-and-it-may-protect-astronauts-in-deep-space.html

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