A new fungus, Gibellula attenboroughii, was discovered on spiders in Irish caves. It changes their behavior, similar to ...

Once the work is done, it digests itself from the inside. Fungi are a source of fascination. This kingdom of life -- more closely related to animals than to plants -- encompasses an enormous variety.

A “mycology thriller” imagines a hidden healing mushroom. In real life, scientists are searching far and wide to map the world’s unseen fungi.

Whether it’s a mysterious spot on your bathroom wall or that odd smell coming from your basement, you’ve likely found yourself wondering, “Is that mold or mildew?” While these two types of fungi are ...

Researchers at the Bayreuth Center for Ecology and Environmental Research (BayCEER) at the University of Bayreuth have found ...

Scientists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and their partners reveal their pick of the top 10 plants and fungi named new to science in 2024. An analysis of fungi collected from peat bogs has ...

Fruiting fungi that appear on growing substrates of potted plants are generally no cause for concern. They appear due to the ...

We spend about a third of each day in our beds, making our sheets and pillows prime environments for some unwelcome guests. Hidden beneath the surface, your bed linen may be home to millions of ...