A black fungus from Chernobyl feeds on radiation.

Scientists discovered an extraordinary black fungus—a sporozoan—thriving in one of Earth's most toxic environments in the radioactive ruins of the Chernobyl 4 reactor.

This fungus doesn't just tolerate radiation; it appears to utilize it through radiosynthesis—a process similar to photosynthesis but driven by gamma rays, converting it into chemical energy. It is one of the few organisms capable of this feat.

On Earth, researchers are exploring its applications in bioremediation to remove radioactive areas that are too hazardous to humans, potentially transforming recovery efforts from nuclear disasters. As one scientist put it, "It's like nature has created a biological radiation shield." From the ruins of Chernobyl to space, this unassuming fungus may help humans thrive in the harshest environments of the universe.

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