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Could the curse of Tutankhamun’s tomb be caused by fungi?
When people associated with excavating Tutankhamun's tomb started dying shortly after visiting, som…
Jenny McGrath
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More than one-third of worldwide annual emissions are being sequestered into the soil by fungi!
Recent research has shown that the massive underground network of fungi could end up storing about …
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Why investors pumped $100 million into a startup using microbial fungi to turn soil into a crucial tool in the fight against climate change
The Australian startup Loam Bio is using microbial fungi to improve soil's ability to store carbon,…
Tasmin Lockwood
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People are getting sick from drug-resistant mold found in their flower beds and compost bins, scientists say
In a recent study by Imperial College London, researchers said gardening products are increasing ou…
Andrea Michelson
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4 of the most dangerous fungi that can make you sick, according to the WHO — from toxic mold to yeast infections
According to the WHO, the most dangerous fungi include candida auris, aspergillus, and cryptococcus.
Andrea Michelson
These eco-friendly coffins made of fungi are making death less toxic
People pollute the earth even after they die. But the Loop coffin made from mushroom mycelium may f…
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These eco-friendly coffins made of fungi are making death less toxic
People pollute the earth even after they die. But the Loop coffin made from mushroom mycelium may f…
Emily Harger,Yasmina Hatem,Da…
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The myth of the immortal Twinkie is dead, thanks to a new analysis of moldy snack cakes
After eight years, a Twinkie in Colin Purrington's basement "was chewy, unsweet, and smelled like r…
Susie Neilson
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Black, white and yellow fungi — all you need to know about symptoms and prevention
Disclaimer: This should not be considered medical advice. Please check with your doctor on medical …
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Deadly fungi are becoming drug-resistant, and it's the next big public health threat, experts say
Before COVID-19 was even a part of our vocabulary, the CDC had long been monitoring a different, in…
Andrea Michelson
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A man injected himself with 'magic' mushrooms and the fungi grew in his blood, which put him into organ failure
The 30-year-old attempted a psychedelic trip during a manic episode. Mushrooms that contain psilocy…
Julia Naftulin
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An Aussie gold-digger fungi finds gold and mines it too
Gold-coated fungi discovered in Western Australia from CSIRO on Vimeo.
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Ireland's beloved wild dolphin Fungie mysteriously vanished for more than a week, and people fear he may have died
Fungie hasn't been seen in Dingle Bay, County Kerry, since October 12, prompting fears he is dead o…
Ashley Collman
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New York City waters have trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microbes. Watch what they look like through a microscope.
We were so mesmerized by these videos, we asked Warring to take us into the field with her. In earl…
Nathaniel Lee,Benji Jones,Ben…
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Marijuana can be covered in pesticides, fungi, and mold - even if it's legal
In order to decide which strains to buy, he asked cashiers, called "budtenders," for their recommen…
Melia Robinson
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Scientists just launched fungi from the radioactive wasteland of Chernobyl into space, and it could change the way we treat cancer
"The fungi collected at the accident site had more melanin than the fungi collected from outside th…
Ali Sundermier
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The world's most popular banana faces extinction. Researchers are racing to find a solution.
Yelloway One is a new variety of banana that's edible and resistant to some key fungal diseases. It…
Jenny McGrath
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When Bay Area rent got too expensive, I bought a house in the mountains. Living here is a dream, but I'm uncertain about the future.
Katie Sarna paid $1,450 for her room in a San Francisco apartment. When she decided to buy, she bou…
Perri Ormont Blumberg
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The US' top supplement expert takes 3 —but only when he's busy. They boost his health and help him recover post-workout.
Stefan Pasiakos, the director of the Office of Dietary Supplements, explained why he doesn't take s…
Kim Schewitz
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This Canadian woman has been getting drunk without consuming alcohol for over two years! Here’s how
In an extraordinary series of events encapsulated in a recent medical journal, a 50-year-old Canadi…