Mycelium can be a protein-rich alternative to animal products. But will consumers accept it? The interplay of disgust and naturalness perceptions is the key, a new study suggests. Mycelium is often ...

The world’s largest communications network may be right under your feet, and no, we didn’t build it: it was created by fungi. Fungal filaments beneath the ground are similar to the fiber optic cables ...

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 low-cost, ...