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In Chernobyl, a fungus eats radiation

In Chernobyl, a fungus eats radiation

Update: 2025-12-01
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When scientists first found a black fungus growing at the site of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, they were baffled. Now, a decade later, research has determined that not only is the fungus using the radiation to grow — it can also block radiation. The World's Host Marco Werman spoke with research lead Nils Averesch about the finding, and its potential applications beyond Chernobyl.

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In Chernobyl, a fungus eats radiation

In Chernobyl, a fungus eats radiation

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