Did you know that a certain strain of black mold has come to the rescue in the world of radiation? Specifically the Chernobyl explosion. In this episode, Lexi breaks down what initially happened and answers some questions you may have about this strange mold.
https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/radiation/emergencies/ars.htm
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/NucEne/xenon.html
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a30784690/chernobyl-fungus/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/chernobyl-black-fungi-space
https://nypost.com/2020/02/07/fungi-that-eats-radiation-found-living-inside-chernobyl-nuclear-reactor/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster
