"That fungus is called Cladosporium sphaerospermum, and some scientists think its dark pigment – melanin – may allow it to harness ionizing radiation through a process similar to the way plants harness light for photosynthesis. This proposed mechanism is even referred to as radiosynthesis."

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/39553283 https://libretechni.ca/post/483480

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[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 2 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

You mean, digesting one of the dotzens of toxic Uran derivatives to thin air? I don't think so.