Ben1d ago

New fungus just dropped

Chernobyl Fungus Seems to Have Evolved an Incredible Ability

https://www.sciencealert.com/chernobyl-fungus-seems-to-have-evolved-an-incredible-ability

Chernobyl Fungus Seems to Have Evolved an Incredible Ability

The Chernobyl exclusion zone may be off-limits to humans, but not to every form of life.

ScienceAlert
Show threadShivviness21h ago

@TheBreadmonkey

I saw recently that they've discovered a fungus that eats plastic, so it seems fugi are cleaning up the mess we've made.

https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/61495/20260318/scientists-discover-plastic-eating-amazon-fungus-offering-hope-pollution-cleanup.htm

Scientists Discover Plastic-Eating Amazon Fungus, Offering Hope for Pollution Cleanup

Pestalotiopsis microspora, the Amazon fungus that eats plastic, offers sustainable bioremediation solutions to global pollution crises.

Science Times
Show threadJ$
@Shivviness only if they also consume us. Which they no doubt will do without qualms.
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