The cordyceps species in "The Last of Us," Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, is real and does exactly what the show purports —just ...

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

Anthracnose is a common spring disease on maple trees. Several different fungi can cause the symptoms we describe as anthracnose.

The term mycorrhiza is derived from the ancient Greek words mykos, meaning “fungus,” and rhiza meaning “root.” Together, the term translates to “fungus root.” Specifically, mycorrhizae are fungi that ...

Have you ever noticed those strange black dots on your windows? They're actually a fungus, but there are several things that ...

Ravaged by pests and rot, the tower is now being torn down — a dramatic end for one of Lake Balaton’s most cherished ...

In the Thuringian Forest or the Harz Mountains, dead spruce trees (Picea abies) dot the landscape like skeletons. Many have already fallen or been cut down. These dead trees serve as memorials to the ...

Know about the blue-stain fungi, deadly to trees Blue-stain fungi are known for their ability to colonize wood, particularly in conifer trees, causing characteristic discoloration in the sapwood.

Two Chinese researchers were charged with trying to smuggle strains of a fungus called Fusarium graminearum into the U.S.

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

As conservation targets, fungi aren’t as appealing as giant pandas. But these scientists explain that the health of Earth’s fungal species is critically important.

Forestry practices should consider fungi, for example leaving dead wood and scattered trees, and proactive forest management can help manage fire intensity.” The IUCN red list also warns that five ...