Chernobyl Fungus Shows Promise as Space Radiation Shield
TL;DR
Researchers have discovered a black fungus at Chernobyl that can convert radiation into energy, showing potential as a biological radiation shield for space missions, with experiments indicating it could be used in future space habitats to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation.
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