{
  "id": 16856338,
  "title": "Scientists tested a Chernobyl-linked black fungus on the ISS; it grew 21% faster in orbit, and a thin layer registered 0.84% less radiation below",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/scientists-tested-a-chernobyl-linked-black-fungus-on-the-iss-it-grew",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-28T05:00:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times - World News",
    "slug": "hindustan-times-world-news",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/scientists-tested-a-chernobyl-linked-black-fungus-on-the-iss-it-grew-21-faster-in-orbit-and-a-thin-layer-registered-0-84-less-radiation-below-101793081630112.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A 2022 study sent a Chernobyl-linked black fungus to the ISS. It grew about 21% faster, and a thin layer saw slightly less radiation.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}