Beneath the quiet shade of towering trees, a secret world pulses with life, invisible to the casual hiker and even seasoned ...

The new Ophiocordyceps species, found only in flies, are related to the pathogen featured in the video game and TV series ...

Fungi may not think, but they can communicate Fungi form distinct networks depending on how food sources are arranged.

Meruliporia incrassata is considered one of the most devastating of all the fungi that destroy wood.

Fungi could be the answer to breaking down plastic junk Enzymes that break down a polymer in wood can also handle polyethylene.

Fungi isolated from rotting hardwood trees can break down sheets of low-density polyethylene, one of the most abundant plastics on Earth ...

From Ted Lasso to TED Talks, the theory of the “wood-wide web” is everywhere, and some scientists argue that it is overblown and unproven.

Certain wood-decay fungi can also break down plastic. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In the forest, certain fungi attach ...

Is this the creepiest fungus in the forest? Yes, definitely. The 'immortal' Dead man's fingers fungus won't eat your brain, just dead wood. By Laura Baisas Published Sep 20, 2024 10:17 AM EDT ...

While sheltering at home in the Netherlands, this photographer watched an array of fungi appear amid the rotting wood and forest litter.

Are trees using fungi to share resources and send messages? A new critique of hundreds of published studies says it's still up for debate.