Giant Prototaxites fossil reveals an extinct branch of complex life on Earth
Over 150 years ago, a fossilized organism known as Prototaxites emerged as an enigma regarding what early land…
Fungi could reshape the next generation of smart materials – Sciworthy
What if living fungus could power our electronics, weave our textiles, and reinvent plastic as we know it?…
The strange radiation-eating organisms found at Chernobyl
The Chernobyl tragedy was one of the most dreadful tragedies of all time. It happened when a routine…
Analysing fungal microbiome differences between the roots of healthy and diseased Chinese hickory (Carya cathayensis) trees
Sequencing data characterisation A total of 1,695,573 ITS1 amplicon sequence reads were obtained from 27 samples, with an…
Meet The ‘Mind-Control Fungus’ That Turns Ants Into Zombies — A Biologist Explains
This microscopic, parasitic fungus evolved to hijack ants’ bodies. Here’s how it orchestrates their final moments with chilling…
‘A mini pot of gold’: Researchers discover new tiny fungi species in Alberta
Several species of tiny fungi completely new to science — and all from Alberta — have been discovered…
Are mushrooms more than a low-calorie food? New analysis explains their hidden advantages
A new evidence review reveals how everyday mushrooms can nudge cardiometabolic markers in the right direction and even…
Engineered fungus is mosquito death trap
Researchers at Zhejiang University have engineered a fungus to lure mosquitoes in with a scent they can’t resist—and…
Leveraging the microbiome to promote healthy living and aging
From probiotic pills to skincare products to dedicated meal plans, the microbiome is all the rage in the…
Fertility, decay and renewal in Ying Ang’s Fruiting Bodies – in pictures | Art and design
In this new book from the Melbourne photographer, Fruiting Bodies imagines the mushroom as both a biological form…
Fungi’s ancient origins: How they shaped life on Earth a billion years ago
Fungi live in all corners of the world. They live in soil, float in the air, and thrive…
Netflix’s New Carbon Credits Boost Biodiversity Beautifully
Funga team member Amelia Pokorny geared up for inoculation at a PRT-IFCO tree nursery. Funga.earth Even the seemingly…