The Chernobyl Fungus That Eats Radiation
About this episode
The episode discusses a black fungus found in Chernobyl that consumes radiation and its potential applications for shielding astronauts on Mars.
A black fungus that eats radiation? Found in the ruins of Chernobyl, it could shield astronauts headed to Mars. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Dom Bettinelli unpack radiosynthesis and the living space shield it inspired. The post The Chernobyl Fungus That Eats Radiation appeared first on StarQuest Media .
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