Radiation-Eating Mold Found at Chernobyl
Scientists have uncovered a surprising natural resource for tackling radioactive contamination: black mold that thrives in the highly radioactive environment around Chernobyl. This mold appears to consume radiation, indicating unique biological mechanisms that might be harnessed for environmental cleanup.
Potential Applications in Nuclear Cleanup and Space
The discovery suggests this radiation-absorbing fungus could be used to help decontaminate nuclear disaster sites. Additionally, its properties hold promise for protecting astronauts from harmful cosmic radiation during space missions.
"This mold is not just surviving in a radioactive environment—it’s actively using the energy from radiation," experts note.
Scientific Significance
The black mold's ability to thrive in such extreme conditions challenges previous assumptions about life in radioactive zones and opens new pathways for bioremediation technologies.
The radiation-consuming black mold from Chernobyl offers a novel, natural solution for nuclear cleanup and astronaut protection by leveraging its unique capacity to metabolize radiation.
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