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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month 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
1 month 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
2 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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fromModern Farmer
3 months ago
SF food

Growing Mushrooms to Improve the Soil: How it Works

Mushrooms enhance soil health by breaking down organic matter and improving structure.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 months ago

We Earthlings: Don't Kill Your Fungal Friends

Fungi are essential for capturing CO2 and maintaining healthy soil, but harmful agricultural practices threaten their survival.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 months ago

We Earthlings: Don't Kill Your Fungal Friends

Fungi are essential for capturing CO2 and maintaining healthy soil, but harmful agricultural practices threaten their survival.
more#soil-health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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
3 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
3 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromIntertwingled
5 months ago

Natural Information Architecture

Mushrooms are misunderstood as whole entities, highlighting the complex underground networks that challenge traditional models of perception.
The brain creates a multitude of mental models to interpret reality, influencing how we understand the world.
OMG science
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Scientists Discover "Zombie" Fungus That Seizes Control of Spiders, Suggest It Be Used for Human Medicine

A novel fungus infects spiders, causing zombie-like behavior and fascinating potential medical applications.
fromInverse
8 months ago

The Science Of Indoor Mold - And How To Know When It's A Health Hazard

Mold growth in homes can be a nuisance yet also potentially harmful, though robust evidence of it causing severe illnesses is lacking.
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

A deadly fungus that has killed millions of bats may have arrived in Southern California

The spread of a cold-loving fungus in California poses a serious threat to bat populations across the state.
fromScienceDaily
10 months ago

Fungus-controlled robots tap into the unique power of nature

Fungal mycelia can enhance biohybrid robots' environmental sensitivity and command through electrical signals, paving the way for autonomous applications.
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