Robots in the Dark: The Subterranean Mission to Find Our Future Home on Mars
A European research team has designed a robotic trio to explore lava tunnels on the Moon and Mars. These caves may offer the perfect shelter for future human colonies.
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The Dark Fungus Inside Chernobyl That Appears to Be ‘Eating’ Deadly Radiation
A unique melanized fungus found inside the Chernobyl nuclear reactor appears to be ‘eating’ radiation, a process dubbed radiosynthesis. This adaptation could revolutionize nuclear cleanup and provide vital radiation shielding for deep space astronauts.