#chernobyl — Public Fediverse posts
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No End in Sight: Chernobyl 40 Years Later
A picture from 2005 of workers wearing respirators and plastic suits pause before drilling holes for support rods inside the sarcophagus that was built to encase Reactor Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after the catastrophic disaster. Radiation levels were so high that workers needed to constantly monitor their dosimeters and were only allowed to stay inside for 15 minutes a day.
Photograph: Gerd Ludwig
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No End in Sight: Chernobyl 40 Years Later
A picture from 2005 of workers wearing respirators and plastic suits pause before drilling holes for support rods inside the sarcophagus that was built to encase Reactor Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after the catastrophic disaster. Radiation levels were so high that workers needed to constantly monitor their dosimeters and were only allowed to stay inside for 15 minutes a day.
Photograph: Gerd Ludwig
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No End in Sight: Chernobyl 40 Years Later
A picture from 2005 of workers wearing respirators and plastic suits pause before drilling holes for support rods inside the sarcophagus that was built to encase Reactor Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after the catastrophic disaster. Radiation levels were so high that workers needed to constantly monitor their dosimeters and were only allowed to stay inside for 15 minutes a day.
Photograph: Gerd Ludwig
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No End in Sight: Chernobyl 40 Years Later
A picture from 2005 of workers wearing respirators and plastic suits pause before drilling holes for support rods inside the sarcophagus that was built to encase Reactor Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after the catastrophic disaster. Radiation levels were so high that workers needed to constantly monitor their dosimeters and were only allowed to stay inside for 15 minutes a day.
Photograph: Gerd Ludwig
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No End in Sight: Chernobyl 40 Years Later
A picture from 2005 of workers wearing respirators and plastic suits pause before drilling holes for support rods inside the sarcophagus that was built to encase Reactor Unit 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant after the catastrophic disaster. Radiation levels were so high that workers needed to constantly monitor their dosimeters and were only allowed to stay inside for 15 minutes a day.
Photograph: Gerd Ludwig
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TVMiniseries #Chernobyl #TheQueensGambit 8 Miniseries Without a Single Flaw http://dlvr.it/TVH5CY
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TVMiniseries #Adolescence #Chernobyl 6 Best Miniseries Released Since 2010 http://dlvr.it/TVFnMX
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TVMiniseries #BandofBrothers #Chernobyl The 6 Best Miniseries Released Since 1990, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TV9dQv
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TVMiniseries #TheQueensGambit #Chernobyl The 6 Best Miniseries Released Since 2000, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TV85pP
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #HBO #TVMiniseries #Chernobyl 10 Greatest HBO Miniseries of the 2010s, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TV6yH2
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TVMiniseries #Chernobyl 8 Greatest Series To Stream With 8 Episodes or Less http://dlvr.it/TTwsv7
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40 years on from the disaster, why there are foxes, bears and bison again around Chernobyl. #Bison #Brownbears #Chernobyl #ChernobylExclusionZone #Chernobylnucleardisaster #Nuclearaccidents #Nuclearpower #Rewilding #Wolves
https://iwpost.com/40-years-on-from-the-disaster-why-there-are-foxes-bears-and-bison-again-around-chernobyl/?fsp_sid=13011 -
Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TVMiniseries #Chernobyl #BandofBrothers 10 Greatest Miniseries Masterpieces of the 21st Century, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TTcTKW
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The article linked here is about the #blackcolored #fungus #Cladosporium #sphaerospermum, one of several species found to thrive in the #radioactive environment of #Chernobyl. Experiments in space have demonstrated that the fungus is not particularly sensitive to #cosmicradiation; however, the hypothesis of energy-generating #radiosynthesis is not yet sufficiently substantiated.
©#StefanFWirthReference
M. Starr (2026):
https://www.sciencealert.com/this-chernobyl-fungus-seems-to-have-evolved-an-incredible-ability#Photo
By Medmyco,2005, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en -
Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #TVMiniseries #Chernobyl #ThePenguin 10 Most Perfect Miniseries of the Last 20 Years http://dlvr.it/TT99cy
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Gerade die 3. Folge von Chernobyl gesehen. Und ich muss mir ständig vorstellen, wie Markus Söder durch die Kulissen rennt und von Mini-AKW schwafelt, dabei grinst und in eine Bratwurst beisst. Der Mann war 19, als die Katastrophe passierte, hat der wirklich gar nichts kapiert?
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RE: https://hachyderm.io/@BenjaminHCCarr/116507805024722965
Entropy is only fatal if you lack the right metabolism.
The #Chernobyl fungus didn't just survive radiation; it started eating it. I’m doing the same. My book, #HerOwnDream, is my "melanin" - an intellectual engine converting systemic pressure into strategic agency. I don't seek shelter from the fallout - I thrive on it.
Are you still building walls to hide, or have you designed the tools to feed on the crisis?
#Antifragility #AmWriting #Ukraine #SpecFic #BlackSwan #Agency #writing
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"Oggi il rischio nucleare non riguarda solo la tecnologia, ma anche l’uso politico e militare degli impianti: centrali occupate, infrastrutture energetiche trasformate in obiettivi militari, minacce di “ricatto atomico” come strumento di pressione."
#Chernobyl #nucleare #27aprile
https://noblogo.org/transit/cosa-ci-insegna-davvero-chernobyl
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Saps que Chernobyl, que significa "tija negra", és un dels noms de l'artemisa en ucranià?
Artemisa, herba remeiera que pren el nom de la deessa grega de la natura verge i salvatge. Senyora de les bèsties. Guardiana dels naixements.I la zona d'exclusió de Chernobyl és ara, 38 anys després del gran desastre (26 d'abril de 1986), un dels més grans refugis de vida salvatge, d'enorme biodiversitat, de tot Europa.
I aquest mes, abril, a moltes zones de la Grècia antiga, era anomenat artemision o artemisios.
Aquí ho deixo, perquè cada una tregui les conclusions que li sembli.
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From 2013: Ten Most #Radioactive Places on Earth Mapped Out [GRAPHIC]
"Do you know the dirty side of the #NuclearIndustry? After researching this article by brainz.org, we were shocked to find out how truly awful our radioactive waste problem is and how it is going to be hurting us all, for a long time to come. Please take the time to read the links below, share this with your friends, and discuss solutions to these problems. ~ Jim Lee, #ClimateViewer News
"This list is not a definitive TOP TEN, it is simply ten very disgusting examples of nuclear warfare against the citizens of this world."
Read more:
https://climateviewer.com/2013/11/24/10-most-radioactive-places-on-earth/#Hanford #Sellafield #Chernobyl #Fukushima #Mediterranean #Mayak #SomalianCoast #Kazakhstan #Chernobyl #Kyrgyzstan #EnvironmentalRacism #IndigenousPeoples #SiberianChemicalCompound #NoNukes #RethinkNotRestart #RenewablesNow #NuclearDumping #NuclearColonialism
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#Chernobyl #Fungus Appears to Have Evolved an Incredible Ability
Clinging to walls of one of the most #radioactive buildings, scientists found a strange black fungus curiously living its best life.
Called Cladosporium sphaerospermum, and some scientists think its dark pigment – #melanin – may allow it to harness ionizing #radiation through a process similar to the way plants harness light for photosynthesis. This proposed mechanism is even referred to as #radiosynthesis.
https://www.sciencealert.com/chernobyl-fungus-appears-to-have-evolved-an-incredible-ability -
So, no references, which means I'll have to investigate all these claims on my own (I would anyways, 'cuz...)
#RadiationEating #Fungi: Nature’s Survival Tactic
By Staff EditorMay 31, 2025
"The #Chernobyl exclusion zone, one of the most radioactive places on Earth, harbors an extraordinary secret. While most life forms struggle to survive in this contaminated landscape, certain fungi are not just surviving – they’re thriving. These remarkable organisms have mastered a survival strategy that sounds like science fiction: they eat radiation.
"The discovery began in 1991 when researchers sent robots into the ruins of Chernobyl’s reactor number four. To their amazement, the robots found thick black fungal growths covering the walls closest to the radiation source. These weren’t random survivors clinging to life; they were flourishing in conditions that would be lethal to almost any other organism on the planet.
"What makes these fungi so remarkable isn’t just their resistance to radiation – it’s their ability to harness it as an energy source, much like plants use sunlight for photosynthesis. This process, called #radiosynthesis, represents one of the most fascinating adaptations in the natural world.
The Science Behind Radiation-Eating Fungi
"The key to these fungi’s superpowers lies in #melanin, the same pigment that gives color to human skin and hair. However, fungal melanin operates differently than the melanin we’re familiar with. While our melanin primarily serves as protection against UV radiation, fungal melanin has evolved into something far more sophisticated.
"When radiation hits melanin-rich fungi, the pigment molecules absorb the energy and undergo a process that generates #electrons. These electrons then power the fungi’s cellular processes, essentially converting deadly radiation into usable energy. Scientists believe this works through a mechanism similar to #photosynthesis, but instead of capturing light energy, these fungi capture the energy from gamma rays and other forms of ionizing radiation.
"Three species have gained particular attention for their #radiotropic abilities: #CladosporiumSphaerospermum, #CryptococcusNeoformans, and #WangiellaDermatitidis. These fungi don’t just tolerate radiation; they actually grow faster when exposed to it. Laboratory experiments have shown that radiation-exposed samples of these species grow approximately three times faster than those in radiation-free environments.
Life in Extreme Environments
"The fungi of Chernobyl aren’t unique in their love for extreme conditions. Throughout Earth’s history, fungi have proven themselves to be nature’s ultimate survivors, colonizing environments where few other life forms dare to venture.
"High above our heads, fungi have been discovered on the International Space Station, hitching rides on equipment and somehow surviving the vacuum of space. Deep beneath the ocean floor, fungal communities thrive in sediments that haven’t seen sunlight for millions of years. In the frozen wastes of Antarctica, fungi live inside rocks, extracting minerals and moisture from seemingly barren stone.
"Perhaps most remarkably, fungi have been found living inside nuclear reactors around the world, not just at Chernobyl. The #HanfordSite in Washington State, the #Sellafield facility in England, and other nuclear installations all host their own communities of radiation-eating fungi. These discoveries suggest that radiosynthesis might be more common than initially thought.
Ancient Origins and Evolutionary Advantages
"The ability to harness radiation for energy likely evolved hundreds of millions of years ago, long before humans split their first atom. Early Earth was a much more radioactive place than today, bombarded by cosmic rays and containing higher levels of naturally occurring radioactive elements.
"Scientists theorize that melanin-based radiosynthesis might have been one of the earliest forms of energy capture on our planet, possibly predating photosynthesis. This would make radiation-eating fungi not just evolutionary marvels, but potential glimpses into life’s ancient past.
"The evolutionary advantages of this ability become clear when we consider the environments these fungi inhabit. In places where organic matter is scarce and other energy sources are limited, the ability to harvest energy from radiation provides a significant competitive edge. These fungi can establish themselves in niches where nothing else can survive, essentially having entire ecosystems to themselves.
Modern Applications and Future Possibilities
"The discovery of #radiosynthetic fungi has captured the imagination of researchers across multiple fields, from astrobiology to environmental remediation. NASA has shown particular interest in these organisms, recognizing their potential for long-term space missions where traditional food sources would be impractical.
"Imagine spacecraft equipped with #FungalBioreactors that could convert the abundant cosmic radiation of deep space into food and oxygen for astronauts. Such systems could make long-duration missions to Mars or beyond far more feasible. Some researchers have even suggested that similar fungi might already exist on other planets, potentially representing our first encounter with extraterrestrial life.
"Closer to home, these fungi offer promising solutions for environmental cleanup. Traditional methods of dealing with radioactive contamination are expensive and often only move the problem from one location to another. Fungi that can actually consume radiation could potentially detoxify contaminated areas while producing useful byproducts.
Beyond Chernobyl
"While Chernobyl remains the most famous example of fungi thriving in radioactive environments, similar discoveries continue to emerge worldwide. The #Fukushima nuclear disaster site in Japan has revealed its own communities of radiation-resistant fungi. Natural #uranium deposits in #Africa host fungal ecosystems that have been consuming radiation for thousands of years.
"These findings are reshaping our understanding of what constitutes a habitable environment. Life, it seems, is far more adaptable and resourceful than we ever imagined. The existence of radiation-eating fungi forces us to reconsider the limits of biology and the possibilities for life in the universe.
What This Means for Us
"The study of radiosynthetic fungi offers more than just scientific curiosity; it provides practical insights into survival and adaptation. These organisms demonstrate principles of resilience and resourcefulness that could inform everything from biotechnology to sustainable energy development.
"Understanding how fungi convert radiation into usable energy might lead to new forms of biological solar panels or radiation detectors. The robust nature of these organisms could make them ideal candidates for biomining operations or environmental monitoring in hazardous locations.
"The next time you encounter mushrooms growing in unexpected places, remember the remarkable fungi of Chernobyl. While the specimens in your local forest aren’t likely eating radiation, they’re still performing countless invisible miracles, breaking down organic matter, forming partnerships with plant roots, and maintaining the delicate balance that keeps our ecosystems functioning. In their quiet, persistent way, all fungi are engaged in the extraordinary business of turning the impossible into the everyday."
https://fungiexplained.com/radiation-eating-fungi-survival-tactic/
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#InTheNews - #Radiation eating fungus. Savior or #NuclearIndustry PR? I've always been fascinated by the #RadiotrophicFungus. But is it truly performing #Radiosynthesis? What is the "chemical byproduct"? Also, I do remember reading about #FukushimaBlackMold and #SpaceFungus on the #ISS. Hmmmm....
Species in #Chernobyl disaster zone is mutating to feed on nuclear radiation
By CHRIS MELORE, US ASSISTANT SCIENCE EDITOR, 1 December 2025
"Nearly 40 years after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in Ukraine, scientists have discovered a form of life that's thriving on the radiation that's been left behind.
A strange black fungus called #CladosporiumSphaerospermum, found growing on abandoned reactor walls, hasn't just learned to survive the deadly fallout, but several strains now grow faster when radiation is present and even move towards it."
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‘A 66-minute stress bomb’: TV’s most intense episodes ever https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/oct/28/a-66-minute-stress-bomb-tvs-most-intense-episodes-ever #Television&radio #GameofThrones #HappyValley #BreakingBad #Television #BlueLights #LineofDuty #Succession #Chernobyl #TheBear #Culture #Drama
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #ThePenguin #TheQueensGambit #Chernobyl 6 Miniseries That Deserve a Sequel (But Probably Won't Get One) http://dlvr.it/TNlXKQ
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@Tooden Um... Not a good example... (Despite what the media and tourism wants you to think.)
Genetic and ecological studies of animals in #Chernobyl and #Fukushima
by Timothy A Mousseau, Anders P Møller
2014 Sep-Oct
"Recent advances in genetic and ecological studies of wild animal populations in Chernobyl and Fukushima have demonstrated significant genetic, physiological, developmental, and fitness effects stemming from exposure to #radioactive contaminants. The few genetic studies that have been conducted in Chernobyl generally show elevated rates of #GeneticDamage and #Mutation rates. All major taxonomic groups investigated (i.e., #birds, #bees, #butterflies, #grasshoppers, #dragonflies, #spiders, #mammals) displayed reduced population sizes in highly radioactive parts of the #ChernobylExclusionZone. In #Fukushima, population censuses of birds, butterflies, and #cicadas suggested that abundances were negatively impacted by exposure to radioactive contaminants, while other groups (e.g., dragonflies, grasshoppers, bees, spiders) showed no significant declines, at least during the first summer following the disaster.
"Insufficient information exists for groups other than insects and birds to assess effects on life history at this time. The differences observed between Fukushima and Chernobyl may reflect the different times of exposure and the significance of multigenerational mutation accumulation in Chernobyl compared to Fukushima. There was considerable variation among taxa in their apparent sensitivity to radiation and this reflects in part life history, physiology, behavior, and evolutionary history. Interestingly, for birds, population declines in Chernobyl can be predicted by historical mitochondrial #DNA base-pair substitution rates that may reflect intrinsic #DNARepair ability."
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Mutated wolves in Chernobyl have developed abilities to fight cancer
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/health/other/mutated-wolves-in-chernobyl-have-developed-abilities-to-fight-cancer/ar-BB1i1GrJ?cvid=3177af57593d43c3cb88643b84b770de&ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&ei=16#Chernobyl
#Wolves
#Mutation
#Cancer
#ChernobylExclusionZone
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20 of the biggest environmental disasters in history
By Stacker, Published March 28, 2023
1. #Honkeiko colliery mining disaster (#China, 1942)
2. Great Smog of London (#UK, 1952)
3. #GrassyNarrows #mercury contamination (#Canada, 1960s)
4. #ThreeMileIsland accident (#Pennsylvania, 1979)
5. #Bhopal disaster (#India, 1984)
6. #Chernobyl (#SovietUnion, 1986)
7. #Exxon Valdez oil spill (#Alaska, 1989)
8. #Phillips disaster (#Texas, 1989)
9. Ufa train disaster (#SovietUnion, 1989)10. Cantara Loop derailment (#California, 1991)
11. Nambija mine disaster (#Ecuador, 1993)
12. Baia Mare #Cyanide spill (#Romania, 2000)
13. Martin County coal slurry spill (#Kentucky, 2000)
14. Toulouse chemical factory explosion (#France, 2001)
15. Ivory Coast toxic waste dump (#Africa, 2006)
16. Kingston coal ash spill (#Tennessee, 2008)
17. #DeepwaterHorizon oil spill (#Louisiana, #GulfOfMexico, 2010)
18. #Fukushima (#Japan, 2011)
19. #Guangxi #cadmium spill (China, 2012)
20. #Mariana dam disaster (#Brazil, 2015)
#environment #EnvironmentalDisasters #Toxic #WaterIsLife #Pollution
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«Мошенник возил иностранцев в «не тот Чернобыль»
«Китаец продавал туры в Чернобыль, но возил туристов в Челябинск»
Туристы вообще не замечали никакой разницы. До тех пор, пока тур для себя и своей семьи купил глава Минэнерго Китая Ла Миндун. Сам чиновник был уже в 80-х в Чернобыле и легко опознал подлог.Разницы даже челябинцы не видят.