579: Nuclear Powered Evolution | The Wolves of Chernobyl Reveal Human Potential
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
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Resilience in Radioactivity: Wildlife and Evolution
This chapter examines the extraordinary resilience of wildlife in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, focusing on how species like wolves and crabs have adapted to enhance their radiation resistance. It explores historical contexts, including ancient nuclear reactors and their implications for evolution, while also discussing findings that some human populations in high-radiation areas have developed unique genetic traits for survival. Ultimately, the chapter contemplates future evolutionary adaptations as humans adapt to extreme environments, like space.
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