On the walls of one of the most radioactive buildings in Chernobyl, researchers …

🇺🇦On the walls of one of the most radioactive buildings in Chernobyl, researchers discovered the black fungus Cladosporium sphaerospermum, reports the scientific portal Science Alert.

During experiments, it was found that under the influence of radiation, the plant not only did not die, but also accelerated growth.

“Scientists believe that its dark pigment — melanin — may allow it to use ionizing radiation through a process similar to how plants use light for photosynthesis,” says the article.