
Scientists Discover Radiation-Absorbing Fungus Thriving in Chernobyl
Researchers Unveil Cladosporium sphaerospermum’s Potential in Nuclear Waste Remediation and Space Exploration Scientists have identified a black fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, capable of thriving in the highly radioactive environment of the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. The fungus demonstrates a unique ability to convert gamma radiation into chemical energy, a process comparable to photosynthesis in plants. This discovery…