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submitted 2 weeks ago by A_A@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world

"That fungus is called Cladosporium sphaerospermum, and some scientists think its dark pigment – melanin – may allow it to harness ionizing radiation through a process similar to the way plants harness light for photosynthesis. This proposed mechanism is even referred to as radiosynthesis."

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/39553283 https://libretechni.ca/post/483480

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[-] njordomir@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Returns are gonna be rough when Home Depot Orbital/Galactic drops a huge stack of bent 2x4s from orbit directly into your backyard. "Just take them back where you bought them."

Having said that, "tree" satellites sound pretty cool.

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