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Residents in Dowagiac, Michigan, are complaining of a constant, ear-piercing hum emitted by a nearby 30-megawatt data center operated by Hyperscale Data. Two residents have sued the company, accusing it of failing to implement adequate soundproofing against noise levels that reach up to 78 decibels. Audiologists warn that such prolonged, unnatural noise can spike stress levels and damage overall health.

Scientists are investigating Cladosporium sphaerospermum, a black fungus discovered in the Chernobyl exclusion zone that thrives under ionizing radiation. Researchers propose that the organism uses melanin to perform "radiosynthesis," converting radiation into metabolic energy much like plants use photosynthesis. Testing on the International Space Station suggests the fungus could eventually serve as a protective radiation shield for future space exploration missions.