cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/15007841
Eating gamma radiation for breakfast
Some fungal species appear to be able to use strong radiation as an energy source for growth. Tom Ireland explores the exciting potential of these understudied organisms
According to Deshevaya et al., 2024 numbers reduced and survival is due to lyophilization.
So they were not growing, but preserved.
Still cool though.