Boing Boing, December 04, 2025
Chernobyl fungus thrives on radiation, robot shoots human, and the great Italian coffee war
Happy Thursday! Here’s today’s stories: Scientists discovered fungi near Chernobyl that may feed on radiation, using melanin like plants use chlorophyll. Meanwhile, an AI researcher convinced a robot to shoot him with pellets by bypassing safety protocols, proving humans will find creative ways to get hurt by technology. In rel…
