A fungus found in King Tutankhamun’s tomb and another tomb in Poland has been flagged as carrying compounds that can help ...

A toxic fungus killed ten scientists working on a tomb in Poland, and it’s believed the same spore killed those who excavated ...

Strawberries are grown for their vibrant colour and sweetness, but the plants are vulnerable to a number of problems.

Strawberries are known for their vibrant colour, soft flesh and sweetness, but this means they are susceptible to a multitude ...

Fungicides are plant protection products that kill fungi or their spores. In agriculture, these products are used to combat ...

Scientists have discovered two new species of ancient parasitic fungi preserved in amber dating back 99 million years. The fungi were growing out of the bodies of host insects that became trapped ...

A new study suggests that plants deceive their neighbors using fungi, faking warning signals in order to compete.

Q: After every rain shower, I find mushrooms popping up all over the lawn. What can I do to get rid of them and keep them from growing back? A: You’re not alone in your concerns about fungi ...

This week, see zombie fungi trapped in an amber fossil, explore the sun’s hidden south pole, meet tool-using whales that groom each other, and more.

This period is the most suitable for fungi reproduction in the area which are, therefore, more locally abundant and conspicuous (personal observation). Each sampling session spanned approximately ...

Often hidden from view, fungi are a critical part of our ecosystems. Some can be eaten as mushrooms; others help trees and forests thrive. But that’s not all: they’re also helping us create ...