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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Houseplant clinic: what are the tiny mushrooms growing in the soil of my plant?

What you are seeing are the fruiting bodies of fungi that were already present in the compost they're very common and usually nothing to panic about. These fungi thrive in moist, organic-rich soil, and mushrooms appear when conditions are just right, often after a period of regular watering and warm weather. While not harmful to your plant, they are toxic if eaten, so keep them out of reach of children and pets.
Environment
fromOpen Culture
4 days ago

Explore the Fascinating Map of Fungi: An Introduction to the Vast Mushroom Kingdom

Yes, this big map depicts the realm of the humble mushroom, which "shares the forest with the plants and the animals, but it's not a plant, and it's not an animal." And the mushroom itself, like we're used to seeing sprouting beneath our feet, is only a small part of the organism: the rest "lives hidden, out of sight, below ground. Beneath every mushroom is a fungal network of hair-like strands called the mycelium," which begins as a spore.
Science
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fromHome: Mushroom Color Atlas
4 weeks ago

Home: Mushroom Color Atlas

An interactive atlas enables filtering mushroom-derived colors by species, dyes/pigments, fabrics, and mordants, with searchable index, process guides, posts, and a book resource.
Public health
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientists discover vape mouthpieces are SWARMING with harmful fungi

Vaping mouthpieces often contain harmful fungi, with severe health implications for users.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 months ago

NASA to grow habitats in space for explorers using bricks made from mycelium

The NASA team's innovative approach focuses on using mycelium to grow habitats on the Moon or Mars, reducing waste and simplifying shelter setup for astronauts.
NYC startup
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Two Chinese nationals charged with smuggling toxic fungus into U.S.

Two Chinese nationals were charged with smuggling a dangerous fungus into the U.S. for agricultural sabotage.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'Zombie spider' fungi among Kew archive specimens

The project aims to sequence about 7,000 fungi specimens from Kew's Fungarium, making the data publicly available to aid researchers globally in discovering new medicines and chemicals.
OMG science
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fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Environment

Are endangered fungi not 'cute enough' to be saved? DW 04/17/2025

Fungi are now recognized as endangered, with over 1,000 species listed on the IUCN Red List, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.
fromModern Farmer
4 months ago

Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

Mushrooms contribute significantly to soil health by breaking down organic matter, improving soil structure, and supporting beneficial microbial communities.
SF food
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Boonie Bears: Future Reborn review kiddie Chinese eco-fable is like Mad Max on mushrooms

The film creatively mixes post-apocalyptic themes with absurd humor and mycological elements, maintaining a lively yet chaotic style.
Podcast
fromAnOther
5 months ago

Listen: Merlin Sheldrake on the Mind-Expanding Power of Mushrooms

The new episode features a conversation between Jefferson Hack and mycologist Merlin Sheldrake discussing the importance of fungi.
OMG science
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Scientists reveal what The Last of Us zombies would REALLY look like

Real-life fungi inspire the zombie concept in 'The Last of Us', highlighting eerily similar infection stages.
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