Science & Environment
The future is fungi
For more than a billion years, fungi have been the natural world’s architects and alchemists. Could they now help rewrite humanity’s future?
Tag: mushroom
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‘Not worth the risk’: health authorities have warned against eating wild mushrooms
Health authorities are strongly advising against foraging for wild mushrooms, warning that mushrooms found in the wild or in your backyard can be toxic.
Science & Environment
An illustrated guide to backyard fungi
Australia is home to a lot of fabulous fungi.
News
Oldest mushroom fossil discovered
Scientists were surprised to find that the mushroom fossil was preserved in limestone rather than amber.
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Deathcap mushroom warning issued for autumn
The Food Safety Information Council has warned people not to pick or eat wild mushrooms as deathcap mushrooms come into season.
Wildlife
Will kingdoms last?
Classification is a tricky business, and the more we learn about evolution, the more counter-intuitive it seems to become.
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Deadly mushroom found in WA
Western Australians are being warned not to collect and eat wild mushrooms, after a potentially fatal death cap was identified in the region.
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New mushroom-shaped species stump scientists
Deep-sea organisms shaped like mushrooms defy any current classification systems