Fungi! Scientists from the University of Hawaii tested 68 species of wood-decomposing marine fungi. The goal is to teach them to "eat" plastic! During the study, scientists applied polyurethane (a ...

A study published in IMA Fungus reveals that certain species maintain their metabolic activity under an environment simulating that of Mars, including ionizing radiation comparable to that of the Red ...

"These findings expand our understanding of biological processes under simulated Martian conditions and reveal how hydrated organisms respond to ionizing radiation – one of ... are bizarre structures ...

For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that certain lichen species can survive Mars-like conditions, including exposure to ionising radiation, while maintaining a metabolically active state ...

including exposure to ionising radiation, while maintaining a metabolically active state. Published in the open-access journal IMA Fungus, a new study highlights the potential for lichens to ...

More information: Kaja Skubała et al, Ionizing radiation resilience: how metabolically active lichens endure exposure to the simulated Mars atmosphere, IMA Fungus (2025). DOI: 10.3897/imafungus.

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Omega-6s lead to the production of compounds that increase the amount of inflammation in the body. Eating too much red meat and other foods high in omega-6 could trigger symptoms. Research suggests ...

This resilient little fungus has proven it can thrive in areas with radiation levels similar to those found in Pripyat after the Chernobyl disaster. Its secret weapon? A nifty trick called ...

I was able to take home some props from this show. They include three bottles of Peckham spring water and a bottle of Mont Chernobyl champagne. All were used in the actual episodes. I would love ...