
Science & Environment
Puff go the spores: this is what happens when you poke earthstar fungi
Introducing the star of the mushroom world.
Introducing the star of the mushroom world.
If you go down to the woods today, look out for your ear on the ground…
Health authorities are strongly advising against foraging for wild mushrooms, warning that mushrooms found in the wild or in your backyard can be toxic.
Having a comprehensive understanding of fungi – their distribution, populations and reproduction – will be critical to understanding the threats to their conservation. But we’ve got a long way to go, says one expert.
Australia is home to a lot of fabulous fungi.