EPISODE · Aug 7, 2022 · 30 MIN
The Black Mold of Chernobyl
from A Little Wicked · host Kayla Minger and Lexi Culshaw
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.htmhttp://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/NucEne/xenon.htmlhttps://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a30784690/chernobyl-fungus/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/chernobyl-black-fungi-spacehttps://nypost.com/2020/02/07/fungi-that-eats-radiation-found-living-inside-chernobyl-nuclear-reactor/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster
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