That fungus is 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.

We need some of that shit growing in our space stations. And maybe we could use to give some of its genes to ourselves to help survive out there

Garbage website.