A walk through a forest is a treat for the senses. Just stop and look, listen, and touch what is around you. The sunlight glinting through the branches, the rustle of leaves, and the rough texture of ...

Fed on straw, sawdust, cardboard, and leftover coffee grounds, root-like mycelium networks knit scraps into lightweight foams, boards, and fabrics that are beginning to challenge traditional plastics, ...

Often hidden from view, fungi are a critical part of our ecosystems. Some can be eaten as mushrooms; others help trees and forests thrive. But that’s not all: they’re also helping us create low-cost, ...

As the global population grows, the pressure to produce nutritious food more efficiently continues to increase.

The world’s largest communications network may be right under your feet, and no, we didn’t build it: it was created by fungi. Fungal filaments beneath the ground are similar to the fiber optic cables ...

Learn more about how exploring the genes of fungi thriving on charcoal could help revive ecosystems after severe fires and ...