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cm0002@literature.cafe to Science@mander.xyz · 1 month ago

Chernobyl Fungus Seems to Have Evolved an Incredible Ability

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Chernobyl Fungus Seems to Have Evolved an Incredible Ability

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cm0002@literature.cafe to Science@mander.xyz · 1 month ago
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The Chernobyl exclusion zone may be off-limits to humans, but not to every form of life.
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    And with a little CRISPR CAS-9, we can alter ourselves to become super-mutants or ghouls who can feed on ionizing radiation.

    Then, finally, I’ll be ready for the postapocalyptic nuclear wasteland.

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      It’s unlikely that it provides anywhere near enough energy for animal life.

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        Not with that attitude.

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        I mean we’ll still need braiiiinnnss

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        So you’re saying we need to significantly pump up the amount of radiation all over the world?

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