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 threadShivviness19h 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 threadEdelruth, PBS Passport Holder

@Shivviness @TheBreadmonkey

Goes well with the radiation-metabolising fungi at Chernobyl.

Let me scroll back, see can I find the link.

The planet will be fine when we are gone!

Mar 27 at 5:33pmWeb
Show threadEdelruth, PBS Passport Holder19h ago

@Shivviness @TheBreadmonkey

Too funny. That was the post that you were replying to.

Thanks to both of you for the bits of good news. Nature is resilient enough to survive us.