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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.
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Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Drought and hungry gophers won't stop this Ontario artist | CBC Arts

The Underground Sun is a new living artwork installed at Milliken Mills Park in Markham, Ontario.
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fromDesign Milk
1 month ago

MycoWorks Turns Mycelium Into Luxe Leather-Like Alternatives

Mushrooms and mycelium networks demonstrate the potential of Reishi™, a sustainable luxury material rivaling animal leather.
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.
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fromFast Company
3 months ago

He was buried in a mushroom casket. Soon he'll be part of the soil

Veteran green burial solutions are emerging, with biodegradable caskets transforming traditional practices.
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fromFuturism
3 months ago

Scientists Create Living Plastic

Scientists have created a sustainable, plastic-like material using mycelial fibers from mushrooms, offering an eco-friendly alternative for various applications.
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