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[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

A black fungus feeds on radiation in Chernobyl.

In the radioactive ruins of Chernobyl’s Reactor 4, scientists found an extraordinary black fungus, Cladosporium sphaerospermum, thriving in one of Earth’s most toxic environments.

Rather than merely enduring radiation, this fungus seems to harness it through radiosynthesis—a process akin to photosynthesis but driven by gamma radiation, converting it into chemical energy. It’s among the rare organisms capable of this feat.

Even more remarkable, when tested on the International Space Station, the fungus flourished, forming a biofilm that blocked up to 84% of cosmic radiation, hinting at its potential as a living radiation shield for astronauts. With radiation posing a major hurdle for deep-space missions to Mars and beyond, this self-regenerating biological layer could revolutionize spacecraft design by replacing heavy, bulky shielding.

On Earth, researchers are exploring its use in bioremediation to detoxify radioactive sites too hazardous for humans, potentially transforming nuclear disaster recovery. As one scientist put it, “It’s like nature crafted a biological radiation shield.” From Chernobyl’s ruins to space, this humble fungus could help humanity thrive in the universe’s harshest environments.

[Belion @GilbertBelion]

I'm obsessed with Cape Dutch Styled houses

[henry campbell @ChuckieX2]

@CraigEtherton @British_Airways Try this one: had business class with my wife in 1997 on BA from LAX to London. Got put in coach class because Andrew and Fergie decided they wanted to go back to London. Entire business class gets re-booked into coach. Business class empty with only security in it.

[Historic Vids @historyinmemes]

This show deserved an Emmy just for this scene alone

[Mike @MikeDillon_]

😂😂😂

[Nicole Lampert @nicolelampert]

Diane Abbott on her ‘romance’ with Jeremy Corbyn is hysterical.

[Mike @MikeDillon_]

Woop

[Alaric @0xAlaric]

Reasonable standards:

225 bench
315 deadlift
6:30 mile
75 second 400
5 rds sparring without gassing
Able to touch fists to floor
Ruck 12 miles in 3 hours
10 pull-ups
50 push-ups
600m swim w/o stopping

[WORLD 2026 🌊 @W0rld2026]

Rome, Italy

[Shahid Bolsen @ShahidkBolsen]

After just 3 weeks of boycott, Starbucks in Malaysia has reduced operation hours nationwide due to devastating loss of customers.
The next step would be individual outlet closures, and eventually complete disappearance of Starbucks from the country.

#NoJusticeNoProfit #FreePalestine

[Mike @MikeDillon_]

Much of Windsor castle would have been left to rot after its fire had Phillip not ignored the conservationists tripe. Handy that he had the option to tell them to fuck off

[Hilton Holloway @hiltonholloway]

National Trust said: "We do not believe that a restoration is the right thing to do at Clandon, because we would lose the layers of the building and the history which we have discovered since the fire, and which are unique."

The management is a menace.

https://t.co/oYM57YRWJj

[createstreets @createstreets]

What fresh hell is this?

Barcode urbanism has landed in poor Manchester, out of scale, out of character, out of nowhere….

[Mike @MikeDillon_]

@Papalovestweets 😂😂

[Nathan Whittaker @manc_wanderer]

New bar alert in the Northern Quarter 🍻

[Mike @MikeDillon_]

@nomacrobullhere 3 stone off since then

[Caroline Farrow @CF_Farrow]

I’m going to do a thread and limit replies. You’ll see why. Please do not speculate with names. But I think what is happening to me is important. I am not prohibited from talking about things in general terms.

[Mike @MikeDillon_]

@Papalovestweets

[Wow Terrifying @RikeshK28597982]

Terrifying moment when a Rhino charges you & your vechicle flips! 😨🦏

[Mike @MikeDillon_]

MCC threatened to withhold our pavement licence at ahtf after seeing glassware being used outside. One must have their brunch mimosa or afternoon glass of wine from a plastic cup.

[Joey D'Urso @josephmdurso]

I left a theatre near Leicester Square at 10.30pm the other night and struggled to find anywhere serving food. Pathetic for a capital city. A political culture which views people enjoying themselves as something suspicious to be discouraged.

[Joey D'Urso @josephmdurso]

I left a theatre near Leicester Square at 10.30pm the other night and struggled to find anywhere serving food. Pathetic for a capital city. A political culture which views people enjoying themselves as something suspicious to be discouraged.

[David Zipper @DavidZipper]

The least walkable city I’ve ever visited

[Mario Mairal @Mario_Mairal]

This is the smallest of the 6 floral kingdoms (tiny!), but homes one of the world´s richest floras.

⚠️In just 90.000 km2 (about 2 Hollands) - up to 9000 plant species: 2/3 of them found nowhere else on Earth.

🔴In Table Mountain, there are as many species as in whole UK

[Mike @MikeDillon_]

@Papalovestweets Community infrastructure levy