chernobyl, fungi, mars colonization, radiation, space exploration, space radiation

Space Radiation: Fungi From Chernobyl Might Save Astronauts

In space, astronauts often live with the risk of being exposed to too much radiation, which could cause severe damage to their long-term health. Researchers have discovered a strain of fungus that might help resolve this issue. This particular fungus, called Cryptococcus neoformans, apparently has the ability to feed on radiation and was discovered at ...

Armin Auctor

An astronaut on a space walk.