Chernobyl black fungus radiation tolerance studied for Mars missions

Scientists are investigating Cladosporium sphaerospermum, a radiotrophic fungus found at Chernobyl, which appears to convert radiation into energy. The research is preliminary and focuses on potential applications for space travel, but no concrete mission integration has been announced.

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