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Fungi using gamma radiation for energy in Chernobyl (www.rsb.org.uk)

submitted 3 weeks ago by HootinNHollerin@lemmy.world to c/physics@mander.xyz

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cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/15007841

Eating gamma radiation for breakfast

Some fungal species appear to be able to use strong radiation as an energy source for growth. Tom Ireland explores the exciting potential of these understudied organisms

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[–] Sendpicsofsandwiches@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago

This is where our fungal overlords will grow

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