A Fungus Found on Chernobyl’s Walls Has Mutated to Consume Nuclear Radiation Scientists studying the remains of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor have discovered a remarkable lifeform—a radiation-resistant fungus that appears to absorb and thrive on nuclear radiation. Found growing on the reactor walls, this organism has adapted to one of the most hostile environments on Earth. The fungus contains melanin, the same pigment found in human skin, but in a highly specialized form. Instead of protecting