Mushrooms Help Turn Toxic Brownfields into Blooming Meadows
In industrial lots once dominated by toxic soils, Danielle Stevenson’s innovative approach has transformed barren landscapes into vibrant meadows teeming with life. Utilizing fungi and native plants, the environmental toxicologist and founder of DIY Fungi is spearheading efforts ...
Bizarre New Plant Species Feeds on Fungi: First New Flora Species in 100 Years to Be Discovered in Japan
The recent discovery of a new plant species in Japan has astounded the scientific community, marking not only the first identification of a new plant in the country in nearly a century but also unveiling a unique behavior previously unseen in the botanical world. This newfound species, ...
Designer ‘Shrooms Might be Used in Psychotherapy as Scientists Unlock Genetics of Magic Mushrooms
In a ground-breaking study conducted by researchers in Australia, the genomes of over 100 strains of Psilocybe cubensis, commonly known as magic mushrooms, were meticulously analyzed. This psychoactive fungi has been utilized by humans for centuries, and the research aims to unlock ...
Scientists Discover Fungi That Breaks Down Plastic in Only 140 Days
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists at the University of Sydney have identified fungi capable of rapidly consuming plastic, offering a potential solution to the global plastic pollution crisis. The research, detailed in a publication in NPJ Materials Degradation, unveils the ...
