Chernobyl fungus eats radiation, may protect moon bases
A black fungus thriving in Chernobyl's ruins converts deadly gamma rays into energy. NASA now eyes it as a lightweight shield for lunar astronauts. Discover the science of 'radiosynthesis'.
A black fungus thriving in Chernobyl's ruins converts deadly gamma rays into energy. NASA now eyes it as a lightweight shield for lunar astronauts. Discover the science of 'radiosynthesis'.