December 17, 2011
thegildedcentury:

Life, July 17, 1944

thegildedcentury:

Life, July 17, 1944

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April 3, 2010
hexapoda:

freshphotons:

Radiotrophic fungi are a recent discovery, first seen as black molds growing inside and around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. These fungi appear to use the pigment melanin to convert gamma radiation into chemical energy for growth. 


I just passed out due to sheer awesomeness.  RADIOTROPHIC FUNGI!  *faints again*

hexapoda:

freshphotons:

Radiotrophic fungi are a recent discovery, first seen as black molds growing inside and around the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. These fungi appear to use the pigment melanin to convert gamma radiation into chemical energy for growth. 

I just passed out due to sheer awesomeness.  RADIOTROPHIC FUNGI!  *faints again*

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