WritingfromNature5 months agoTurning a scientific lens on the wonderful world of fungiRichard Fortey explores his passion for fungi through global experiences and emphasizes the ecological importance and culinary delights of mushrooms.
fromAnOther1 week agoPodcastListen: Merlin Sheldrake on the Mind-Expanding Power of MushroomsThe new episode features a conversation between Jefferson Hack and mycologist Merlin Sheldrake discussing the importance of fungi.
WritingfromNature5 months agoTurning a scientific lens on the wonderful world of fungiRichard Fortey explores his passion for fungi through global experiences and emphasizes the ecological importance and culinary delights of mushrooms.
fromAnOther1 week agoPodcastListen: Merlin Sheldrake on the Mind-Expanding Power of MushroomsThe new episode features a conversation between Jefferson Hack and mycologist Merlin Sheldrake discussing the importance of fungi.
fromwww.nytimes.com1 month agoEast Bay foodA Fungi Pioneer's Lifelong Work on ExhibitMary Elizabeth Banning made significant contributions to mycology in Maryland despite her work being overlooked for nearly a century.
OMG sciencefromwww.nytimes.com2 months agoA Fungus That Turns Spiders Into Zombies Is a Discovery to Haunt Your NightmaresA newly discovered fungus hijacks spiders to spread spores, turning them into zombie hosts, showcasing a complex adaptation in nature.
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