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Plants Near Chernobyl Adapt To Contaminated Soil

Posted by samzenpus on from the it's-what-plants-crave dept.

lbalbalba writes "In April 1986, a nuclear reactor at the Chernobyl power plant in Ukraine exploded and sent radioactive particles flying through the air, infiltrating the surrounding soil. Despite the colossal disaster, some plants in the area seem to have adapted well, flourishing in the contaminated soil."

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  1. Dust masks, sunglasses and latex gloves? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    I'm just glad they took all the proper precautions to protect themselves against radiation. My only concern is that they didn't use duct tape around the arms and legs to keep that nasty radiation from crawling up their limbs.

  2. If I hear ... by PPH · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ... any plants saying, "Feed me, Seymour!" in Russian, I'm leaving.

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    Have gnu, will travel.