Fungi

Space Asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs turned ants into farmers 66 million years ago

A study reveals how the dinosaur extinction paved the way for fungi-ant farming mutualism, offering insights into evolutionary biotechnology.

Green Impact Groundbreaking discovery could save bananas from going extinct Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Scientists use recycled glass to grow plants without fertilizers, pesticides or fungicides Joshua Shavit

Space Star Trek discovery: Scientists create the first mycelial-driven biohybrid robots Joshua Shavit

Green Impact Chef uses fungi to transform food waste into gourmet delights Joshua Shavit

Health Drug-resistant fungus is raising international concern Joshua Shavit

Green Impact New discovery could save bananas from functional extinction Joshua Shavit

Global Good Some people can get drunk without consuming alcohol, doctors find Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Scientists create lightweight, eco-friendly, building material using molds and fungi Joshua Shavit

Discoveries Scientists discover a natural solution to global air pollution Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Shape-shifting antibiotics: The newest weapon against deadly infections Joseph Shavit

Discoveries ‘The Last of Us’ for amphibians: Scientists trace emergence of fungus threatening Africa Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Fungi could be the future of global agriculture Joseph Shavit

Discoveries Fungi-based meat alternatives to help save Earth’s forests Joseph Shavit

Good News Global effort to map the genomes of all plants, animals, fungi and microbes on Earth Joseph Shavit

Innovations Fighting fungal infections: Giant leaps for smart nanotech Joshua Shavit