Plastic-eating mushrooms are the new superheroes in combating the growing waste crisis
A new study from the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew in London says that fungi are capable of expediting the breakdown...
Scientists reveal new technique to make biofuel from mushroom waste
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered a revolutionary way to transform mushroom waste...
redhouse studio is making a giant machine that recycles entire buildings
Did you know that buildings are responsible for 39 percent of the United States' carbon emissions? Architect Chris...
New self-healing concrete uses fungus to fix cracks
Scientists at Binghamton University have developed self-healing concrete that repairs cracks with fungi. In a paper...
How fungi made Earth’s atmosphere livable – new study
It turns out mushrooms aren't just great to eat - they played an essential role in creating an atmosphere suitable...
Plastic-degrading fungus found in Pakistan trash dump
We're filling up the world with plastic, and the material takes up to a millennium to break down in landfills....
Japan’s new mushroom solar farms produce sustainable energy and food
Japan's agricultural sector could find a much-needed boost with an innovative approach to growing that combines...
7 agricultural innovations that could save the world
1. Algorithmic Agriculture Algorithms are everywhere these days. They can refine our web searches and help us...
Stylish coffeemaker repurposes used grounds to grow fresh mushrooms
As it turns out, the concept of using spent coffee grounds as a substrate for mushroom farming isn’t new. The...
The mysterious phenomenon of “hair ice” finally solved by scientists
For nearly a century, scientists have been baffled by the phenomenon known as hair ice - hair-like ice formations...
Massive Ancient Mushroom Could Hold the Cure for Many Diseases
The agarikon is one of the largest, oldest-living mushrooms in the world, and at least one scientist believes it...
5 Bioluminescent Species that Light Up the World
In recent years, a number of scientists have had success with transferring the genetic material responsible for...
Philip Ross Molds Fast-Growing Fungi Into Mushroom Building Bricks That Are Stronger than Concrete
We first discovered Ross' unique mycelium material at The Workshop Residence in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood during...
The Future of Plastic: A “Growing Lab Art” Exhibit that Uses Fungi as a Building and Binding Material
Artist Maurizio Montalti will be exhiting his Future of Plastic exhibit next month at the Fondazione PLART in Napoli,...
Knitted Replicas of Forest Fungi Help Fabric Artist Commune with Nature
When's the last time you got up close and personal with a mushroom? Or stopped to consider the beauty of fungus...
Study Finds Fungi is Responsible for Majority of Carbon Sequestration in Northern Forests
Northern boreal forests are easily recognized for their majestic trees and have been credited with helping to sequester...
Biopesticides Grown From Mushrooms Offer Non-Toxic Way to Protect Crops From Unwanted Guests
Locust on barley photo from Shutterstock Feeding seven billion hungry humans is no easy task - especially when...
Plant-Invading Fungi Could Be the Key to Creating the Next Sustainable Biofuel
Image via Wikimedia Commons/Jensbn Fungus might ruin your bread but its invasive nature could also lead to a new...
Corey Corcoran Has Fun With Fungi In His Beautiful Mushroom Etchings
Boston-based illustrator forgoes the traditional paper or canvas for the underside of a giant mushroom. His organic...
Fungus Can Make a Cheap Violin Sing Like a Stradivarius
photo via Shutterstock Normally, finding mold on your instrument would make any violinist panic. Fungus needs...
Penn State Team Says Not Rely On Fungi To Store Planet’s Extra Carbon
There has been a general consensus that plant life such as fungi and other biomass would be a key asset in preventing...
Fungus-Infused Superplants Could Survive Forthcoming US Droughts
A group of scientists from the University of Washington in Seattle and New Mexico State University believe they...
Yale Students Discover Rare Plastic-Eating Fungus in the Ecuadorian Rainforest
Plastics represent one of the biggest waste problems in the world because they take a really, really long time...
Scientists Use Fungus Found in Blue Cheese to Make Self-Cleaning Plastic
Dish soap and sponges could be endangered species if a group of Swiss scientists have their way. Scientists have...
Ecovative Teams Up With Ford to Create Compostable Car Parts from Mushrooms
Ushering in a new generation of partially compostable cars, Ecovative has teamed up with Ford to use their mushroom-based...
Persian Gulf Harnessing Microbes to Transform Desert into Farmland
The United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait are in the midst of a massive project to re-landscape their deserts...
Fungi Could Break Down Toxic BPA
BPA is nasty stuff--the chemical is linked to obesity, cancer, and endocrine problems in fetuses and children....