Super Cute Mushrooms Kind of, Sort of Resemble Tiny Humans

Super Cute Mushrooms Kind of, Sort of Resemble Tiny Humans

The mushrooms, classified as a new species just the other day, have offshoots that look like human arms and legs

Super Cool Mushrooms Glow an Oddly Bright Green in the Dark

Super Cool Mushrooms Glow an Oddly Bright Green in the Dark

Researchers say these peculiar fungi have evolved to glow to attract insects that can carry their spores around

Fungi Can Be Used to Clean Contaminated Soils, Study Finds

Fungi Can Be Used to Clean Contaminated Soils, Study Finds

Researcher says white rot fungi can break down several organic pollutants

Termite Poop Has Antibacterial Properties

Termite Poop Has Antibacterial Properties

Researchers say termites use their poop as a source of natural antibiotics

Over 60% of Dishwashers Are Colonized by Dangerous Fungi

Over 60% of Dishwashers Are Colonized by Dangerous Fungi

Researchers find that dishwashers are not as clean as people think they are

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 29th, 2012
How White Rot Fungi Ended Coal Deposition on the Planet

How White Rot Fungi Ended Coal Deposition on the Planet

The phenomenon took place around 50 million years ago

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • August 27th, 2010
Ants Destroy Weeds with Antibiotics

Ants Destroy Weeds with Antibiotics

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 30th, 2010
Aphids Are 'Genetic Pioneers'

Aphids Are 'Genetic Pioneers'

According to experts at the NSF

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 28th, 2010
Evolution Makes Farming Ants Select New Crops

Evolution Makes Farming Ants Select New Crops

Their diets changed as they evolved

 
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