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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The man and the mushroom kayak: can a boat made from mycellim change the future/

His goal: to traverse the open ocean to San Pedro, just south of Los Angeles, some 26.4 miles away. But upon a closer look, Shoemaker's kayak was no ordinary kayak. Brown-ish yellow and bumpy in texture, it had been made or rather, grown entirely from mushrooms. His journey, if successful, would mark the world's longest open-water journey in a kayak built from this unique material.
Environment
Science
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

'Zombie' spiders are invading parts of the world

Gibellula attenboroughii infects cave-dwelling orb-weaving spiders, consumes their organs, alters dopamine-driven behavior, and uses corpses to release spores and spread.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Erin Patterson murder trial live: lead detective cross-examined about death cap mushroom sightings and phone data

The court is examining evidence regarding iNaturalist website screenshots and interactions with mycologists pertaining to death cap mushrooms.
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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Mushroom expert who discovered death caps near Erin Patterson's home gives evidence in triple murder trial

The trial of Erin Patterson revolves around accusations of deliberately poisoning guests with death cap mushrooms during a lunch.
Everyday cooking
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Erin Patterson murder trial live: witnesses continue to give evidence on day 11 of the alleged mushroom murder case

Key focus on identifying death cap mushrooms and the public's difficulty in accurate identification during trial.
Podcast
fromAnOther
4 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.
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