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Chernobyl Fungus Appears to Have Evolved an Incredible Ability (www.sciencealert.com)
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"That fungus is called Cladosporium sphaerospermum, and some scientists think its dark pigment – melanin – may allow it to harness ionizing radiation through a process similar to the way plants harness light for photosynthesis. This proposed mechanism is even referred to as radiosynthesis."

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/39553283 https://libretechni.ca/post/483480

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[–] rageagainstmachines@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I should call her.

[–] idiomaddict@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

You should call her a doctor