Spooky Science Lab
An all-ages podcast in which two horror authors discuss strange-but-true science facts that are scary, disturbing, and even downright spooky. Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David Wellington.
Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/spooky-science-lab
Artwork by Errick Nunnally (https://erricknunnally.myportfolio.com/)
Theme "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle (c/o premiumbeat.com)
Spooky Science Lab
Episode 014: Chernobyl Fungus / The Phoenix Cluster
In this episode, Nick leads us deep into the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone to the remains of the deadly reactor itself, where a most unexpected organism has made its home. Not only is it resistant to the radiation bombarding it, it appears to be feeding on radiation to grow and reproduce. Then, Dave takes us on a journey to the Phoenix Cluster, a massive and beautiful collection of galaxies billions of light years from Earth. Yet something terrifying lurks at the center of the Phoenix Cluster, something we know is there but cannot see.
Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/spooky-science-lab
Hosted by Nicholas Kaufmann and David Wellington
Edited by David Wellington
Additional voices by Jennifer Dikes and Alexa Antopol
Logo by Errick Nunnally
Theme song "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan Boyle
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