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This Fungus Eats Radiation — And Scientists Are Amazed.Deep inside the radioactive ruins of Chernobyl, scientists discovered a mysterious black fungus that doesn’t just survive radiation — it feeds on it.The organism, called Cladosporium sphaerospermum, is rich in melanin — the same pigment found in human skin. But in this case, melanin acts like a biological solar panel, absorbing ionizing radiation and turning it into chemical energy. 🔬This process, known as radiosynthesis, works like photosynthesis — but instead of sunlight, it uses radiation.🧬 First identified in 1991, and later tested on the International Space Station, this fungus grew faster in space and even reduced surrounding radiation levels.Scientists believe it could help clean nuclear waste and protect astronauts from cosmic radiation on future space missions. 🚀#ChernobylFungus #Radiosynthesis #MelaninScience #SpaceBiotech #RadiationShield #Astrobiology #ScienceNews #ISSResearch #FutureOfSpace #fblifestyle