I write about the world of biology. Cladosporium sphaerospermum is a remarkable species of radiotrophic fungus that is thriving in the ... [+] Chernobyl Exclusion Zone and which scientists are ...

The Chernobyl Exclusion Zone in Ukraine features ... In the years following the disaster, scientists discovered a black ...

In fact, Chernobyl is home to Cladosporium sphaerospermum, a radio-tolerant fungus which can harness the radiation as a source of energy. Chernobyl is home to Cladosporium sphaerospermum ...

"The aftermath of Chernobyl was devastating," Chapple tells ... In 2014, hundreds of reindeer failed inspection due to strong fungus growth.