#chernobyl — Public Fediverse posts
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #WandaVision #BandofBrothers #Chernobyl The 10 Greatest Series With 12 Episodes or Less http://dlvr.it/TVJwMK
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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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Ryan Reynolds fans can’t resist laughing over his Chernobyl joke: ‘Tweet of the year’
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #Miniseries #Adolescence #Chernobyl 10 Greatest Miniseries Masterpieces of All Time http://dlvr.it/TTY0SN
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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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En seurannut hirmu aktiivisesti uutisointia liittyen Tšernobylin onnettomuuden 40 v päivään, mutta paras vastaantullut kontsa oli BBC:n radiodokkari The last dance floor in #Chernobyl.
Lähestyy asiaa discomusiikin ja pariskunnan kautta, jonka #häät pidettiin siellä ko. päivänä.
#Dokkari pitää tiiviisti otteessan.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct99zg
#TšernobylinYdinvoimalaonnettomuus #Tšernobyl #ydinvoimalaonnettomuus #ydinvoimala #onnettomuus #ydinvoima #dokumentti #Neuvostoliitto
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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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‘Emergência Radioativa’: As diferenças entre as tragédias do Césio-137 e Chernobyl
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #HBO #Chernobyl #TheLeftovers 10 Darkest HBO Shows Ever Made, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TRtL0Y
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Movie TV Tech Geeks #TV #Chernobyl #TheLeftovers #TheHandmaidsTale 10 Heaviest TV Shows of the 21st Century, Ranked http://dlvr.it/TR1CTw
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There too, cesium-137 continues to spread through the ecosystem. As a chemical, cesium-137 is very adept at migrating in nature. It easily passes from air to soil to water to plants to biota. It remains radioactively dangerous for about 300 years, meaning that once it has deposited and embedded into an ecosystem, centuries of risk will follow. -
In a shocking exposé of feline delinquency, it turns out that kitty litter (yes, the stuff your cat poops in 🐾) almost turned New Mexico into the next #Chernobyl. But don't worry, they had high-tech fans to spread the love... and the radioactive dust. 😺💥🌬️
https://practical.engineering/blog/2025/4/15/when-kitty-litter-caused-a-nuclear-catastrophe #felineDelinquency #NewMexico #kittyLitter #radioactiveDust #highTechFans #HackerNews #ngated -
#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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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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#Ukraine 🇺🇦 fully cleared 🇷🇺 forces from #Sicheve
#Russia 🇷🇺 attack on substation #Slavutych left the defunct #Chernobyl power plant without electricity
🇷🇺 forces executed two families - Bardusov and Parintsev - in #ChervonyLyman in #Rodinske suburbs
#Poland 🇵🇱 security detained 🇷🇺 #GRU courier depositing 2.8 kg of TNT in a secret cache
Head of 🇷🇺 occupation administration in #NovaKakhovka Vladimir Leontev was killed by 🇺🇦 UAV
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Wood pellets ash – radioactive contamination and cesium 137 measured values
"In the event of a #nuclear accident in which radionuclides are released into the biosphere, radioactive contamination of forests can become a significant potential source of public radiation exposure. #Cesium 137 and #strontium 90 remain in the upper soil layers in forest ecosystems for a long time. These #radionuclides get into the wood via the roots and can thus store radioactivity and represent a potential radiation exposure for humans. We provide an overview of our radioactive measurements as well as a literature review on wood, pellets and ash with a focus on cesium 137
"Two of these accidents – the #Kyshtim accident in the Urals in the USSR (now the Russian Federation) in 1957 and the #Chernobyl accident in the USSR (now Ukraine) in 1986 – resulted in significant contamination of thousands of square kilometers of forest land with radionuclide mixtures, including long-lived fission products such as Cs 137 and Sr 90. Measurements and modeling of forest ecosystems after both accidents have shown that after initial contamination, the activity concentration of long-lived radionuclides in wood gradually increases over one to two decades and slowly decreases over the following decades Period. The longevity of contamination is due to the slow migration and persistent bioavailability of radionuclides in the forest soil profile, leading to long-term transfer into wood through the tree root system.
"The transfer of cesium-137 from the soil into the wood of trees is relatively low. Wood from Germany is radiobiological harmless to humans. In the ashes, however, the radiocesium activity can be up to 100 times higher than in wood."
https://www.umweltanalysen.com/en/radioactivity/wood-pellets-ash/
#NoNukes #NoNewNukes #NoWar #AirQuality #AirPollution #Wildfires #ClimateCrisis #Climate #Environment #Radiation
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⚠️ Confirmed: Real-time network data corroborate reports of a power blackout in the vicinity of #Chernobyl and #Slavutych, #Ukraine. The incident presents a threat to safety at the mothballed Soviet nuclear power plant per authorities #Славутич
🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/netblocks/status/1501547269480456200
